News and articles on domestic work
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Video
Safe and fair migration through Migrant Workers Resource Center
10 June 2021
The integration of Gender Responsive Migrant Worker Resources Center (MRC) and the One Roof Integrated Services (LTSA) for Indonesian migrant workers is the first pilot model in Indonesia and ASEAN. It is a form of multi-stakeholder partnership among the government, migrant worker unions and women crisis centers in developing integrated and coordinated services.
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Domestic Workers
Malta ratifies the Domestic Workers Convention
17 May 2021
Malta becomes the 32nd ILO member State to ratify Convention No. 189
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Media advisory
ILO launches the 7th Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
06 May 2021
Journalists are invited to submit their best stories on labour migration, especially those relating to domestic workers and the impact of COVID-19 on labour migration and fair recruitment.
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Labour migration
2021 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
06 May 2021
The Competition aims to recognize fair and balanced media reports that contribute to the elimination of public misperception, xenophobia and discrimination against migrant workers and highlight the positive contributions they make.
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Our impact, their voices
From migrant worker to labour unionist
21 April 2021
Learning from her exploitative experiences as a migrant domestic worker, Dina Nuriyati has become a tireless labour advocate and unionist, promoting better protection and services for Indonesian migrant workers in all cycles of migration.
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Labour reforms
Qatar’s new minimum wage enters into force
19 March 2021
Qatar’s new non-discriminatory minimum wage comes into force – adding to the series of major labour reforms underway.
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© Supachai Chirakup / RHSF 2022
Forced labour
What if your pencil was a tool against forced labour?
10 March 2021
A global cartoon competition will raise awareness of forced labour, which affects 25 million people worldwide.