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GUINEA
On October 7 2016, International Day for Decent Work, the National Union of Domestic Employees (SYNEM GUINEA) held its General Assembly and supported the MY FAIR HOME campaign, reiterating the demand for the Guinea government to ratify C189. Read more >>>
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UGANDA
Domestic workers in UHFTAWU organized 15 migrant domestic workers who came back from the Middle East and recruited them in the Saccos/cooperative which is called "Workers Solidarity Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited (WOSCO)".
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GHANA
Domestic Service Workers Union (DSWU) conducted a training on finance and administration to 25 domestic workers so that they can manage the finances of the union and mobilize domestic workers to pay union dues.
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Toward effective planning: ToT workshop in Jakarta
Asian domestic workers’ leaders took the first step toward better planning for further organizing.
14 domestic worker leaders and 6 domestic worker organizers attended a Training of Trainer's workshop in Jakarta, 31 July - 3 August.
At the workshop, participants reviewed and gave feedback on a draft of planning manual IDWF is developing. Read more >>>
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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an "opinion" paper, to which IDWF provided input, on "the rights of live-in care workers, which we hope will be a good contribution to the discussion on how European societies should address home care workers.
In October, Wendy and Juanita Flores Galarza, members of IDWF Executive Committee, participated in the first Congress on Domestic and Care Work in Spain with approximately 300 workers. As a result, on 1 and 2 October, this issue was ranked in Twitter as number 4 in the country.
The Congress was organized by women who have decided not to be victims, but to be active in the change they themselves claim in their work. Participants made a call to all institutions there ratification of C189, the implementation of labor laws, and training in occupational health and safety. Read more >>>
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Latin America & Caribbean
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In September, the National Federation of Domestic Workers (FENATRAD) in Brazil held its XI National Congress in Rio de Janeiro with the theme "Ratification of Convention 189, Equal Rights and Organization of Domestic Workers in World."
13 unions of domestic workers from different parts of the country make up this Federation.
Another topic of discussion was the affiliation of FENATRAD to IDWF, which was approved by unanimous vote. Read more >>>
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NDWA holds National Assembly with 500 domestic workers and leaders from across the US.
Everyone an organizer! That was the message of Dignity, Unity, Power, NDWA's National Assembly in Washington DC from 16-20 September.
At our biannual national assemblies, we align on our strategy, we form important connections across our movement, we elect the people who will serve on our Board of Directors for the next two years, and we deepen our skills for organizing to win. 525 people participated from more than 25 states and from around the world. Read more >>>
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Community Solutions Program (CSP) by IREX
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is inviting applicants for its Community Solutions Program (CSP) 2017–2018 with an aim to improving their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender. For 2017–2018, up to 100 community activists will be selected to participate in the program, which includes:
- Fellowship in the United States
- Community Leadership Institute
- Community-based initiatives
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