News and articles on domestic work
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Domestic Workers Convention
Ratification by Mexico of Convention No. 189 on Domestic Workers
06 July 2020
Mexico is committed to promoting decent work for domestic workers. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Undersecretary of Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of the Mexican Foreign Ministry participated in a virtual ceremony.
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COVID-19 shows why domestic workers need same rights and protection as others
16 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the livelihoods of domestic workers.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Livelihoods of more than 55 million domestic workers at risk due to COVID-19
16 June 2020
On the ninth anniversary of the adoption of the Domestic Workers Convention, new ILO estimates reveal the risks facing domestic workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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© I. Bonham / ILO 2022
COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Livelihoods of more than 55 million domestic workers at risk due to COVID-19
16 June 2020
On the ninth anniversary of the adoption of the Domestic Workers Convention, new ILO estimates reveal the risks facing domestic workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 and advocates
Yalitza Aparicio: Protect domestic workers with labour laws, emergency measures
16 June 2020
Oscar-nominated actor, Yalitza Aparicio talks about how the COVID19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of domestic workers. These workers continue to lack access to social protection systems, emergency health measures and endure poor working conditions. During this crisis, they are risking contagion as well as losing their livelihoods.
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International Domestic Workers Day
The ILO launches a campaign for the safety and dignity of Myanmar Domestic Workers
16 June 2020
“Nine years ago, the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) was adopted by governments, employers and workers, said ILO representative in Myanmar, Mr Donglin LI. It is even more relevant today in the face of the Covid-19 virus. Ensuring decent working and living conditions for domestic workers will keep domestic workers, their employers and their families safe.”
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COVID-19 and gender equality
COVID-19: G7 nations need to get gender equality right for a better future for women at work
14 May 2020
Fighting deep-rooted gender inequality must be part of countries’ responses to the crisis, says high-level meeting on the role of women in the post-COVID future.