News and articles on domestic work
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International Day for the remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition
Between two worlds
22 August 2019
The dark, seedy world of forced labour is evoked by Malaysian poet, Nazreen Mohamad, accompanied on piano by Filipina domestic worker, Rizalina Miranda. The poem, produced with the support of the International Labour Organization, calls on everyone to take action against modern slavery.’
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Safe and fair migration
Safe and fair migration gains momentum in Bangsamoro
26 July 2019
The Ministry of Labor and Employment and the ILO hosted a forum on labour migration, domestic work and human trafficking in the Bangsamoro to mark the International Domestic Workers Day and the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
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Fair recruitment
DOLE, ILO promote rights-based information through online learning for Overseas Filipino Workers
19 July 2019
The Philippine government and the ILO have partnered for an online Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar to guide Overseas Filipino Workers upon arrival in destination countries.
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International Domestic Workers’ Day
Alfonso Cuarón supports the rights of domestic workers
24 June 2019
Our home might be a workplace for someone. And the working conditions of domestic workers should be decent. On International Domestic Workers’ day, critically-acclaimed Director Alfonso Cuarón sends this special message.
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Domestic Workers' Day
An aging Asia increases the demand for domestic workers. But what about their rights?
16 June 2019
Mr. Nilim Baruah, International Labour Organization’s Regional Migration Specialist for Asia and the Pacific, reviews progress on migrant domestic workers’ rights in Asia.
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International Domestic Workers’ Day
Wagner Moura: Respect the rights of domestic workers
16 June 2019
ILO Goodwill Ambassador, actor and film director Wagner Moura speaks about the rights of domestic workers this International Domestic Workers’ Day, June 16.
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Fair recruitment
Philippines, Hong Kong agencies ink fair recruitment code
14 June 2019
Two of the biggest employment agencies in Hong Kong and the Philippines signed a Code of Conduct to promote fair recruitment of domestic workers. The Code, based on the International Labour Organization’s guidelines, is a milestone agreement as the world marks the International Domestic Workers’ Day on 16 June.