News and articles on domestic work
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Podcast
Is domestic work care work?
16 June 2023
Following the COVID-19 pandemic many countries are re-evaluating the status, pay and conditions of their care workers. So, why are domestic workers, whose work often includes care, often being left out of this process?
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International Day for Domestic Workers
There is no social justice without decent work for domestic workers
16 June 2023
On the International Day for Domestic Workers, 16 June 2023, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo calls upon all countries to ratify the International Labour Organization’s Domestic Workers Convention, Number 189.
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Domestic workers
Study highlights forced labour amongst migrant domestic workers in Southeast Asia
15 June 2023
Survey by International Labour Organization (ILO) of migrant domestic workers in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand points to poor working conditions, yet also highlights the skilled nature of domestic work.
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News
ILO launches new strategy to achieve decent work for domestic workers
15 June 2023
With the global demand for domestic workers likely to grow, the International Labour Organization steps up action to ensure they have access to decent work.
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Press release
ILO issues wage protection guidance for migrant workers
27 April 2023
Many migrant workers face wage-related abuses, including non-payment and delayed payment of wages.
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Care economy
ILO stresses the need for transformative care economy policies with decent employment opportunities for domestic workers
28 February 2023
An Ibero-American symposium in Cartagena aims to identify challenges and opportunities for policy makers. The ILO Director-General joined Ministers of Labour from Latin America and Spain for Tuesday's virtual opening session.
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Our impact, their voices
Upskilling women migrant workers for the future of work
21 November 2022
Evelyn spent almost half of her life as a migrant domestic worker. Thanks to a training scholarship, Evelyn acquired digital skills, secured a decent job locally and fulfilled her longing to be with her family.