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2011
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Ethiopia: Women with disabilities harness the power of entrepreneurship
23 November 2011
Despite the role of empowerment in improving the livelihoods of poor people, there is still a huge gap between the theory of empowerment and its practice. To help bridge this gap and provide guidance, this story describes real-life empowerment made possible by the ILO-Irish Aid Partnership Programme on disability which set out to provide and promote entrepreneurship training for disabled women in Ethiopia, in partnership with local organizations. It is part of a series of stories of empowerment produced by the Development Co-operation Directorate - Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Network on Poverty Reduction of the OECD.
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Fact sheet on Domestic Workers' profile and working conditions in the Philippines
08 November 2011
This factsheet presents the profile of domestic workers and their employers in the Philippines, and provides an insight into two important aspects of domestic work, namely wages and working hours.
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Fact sheet on Equality at work for women and men in Asia and the Pacific
01 November 2011
Gender equality at work – or equal employment opportunities and treatment – is fundamental for enabling men and women to claim a fair share of the wealth they help generate, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity.
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Fact sheet on Domestic workers in Asia and the Pacific
01 November 2011
Work in households and homes is as old as time, vital for the well-being of families, communities and societies at large. Traditionally done by women and girls without pay, domestic work is often not perceived as “real employment”. Some argue that women’s contribution to the home and general social good is immeasurable, and so precious that any effort to add a price tag only demeans their contribution. This genderbiased argument has resulted in the effective, systematic, marginalization and undervaluation of domestic work.
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Fact sheet on Crisis Response in Asia and the Pacific
01 November 2011
In the wake of a crisis, whether a natural disaster or an armed conflict, social and economic disruption is an unavoidable consequence and a dreadful reminder of how fragile human settlements and activities can be. Rebuilding the communities and livelihoods of the most vulnerable becomes a top priority for decision-makers and local administra¬tors.
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Convention No. 189 - Questions and answers
10 August 2011
This short factsheet will help you understand what Convention No. 189 is, who it covers, and what minimum standards it sets.
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Coverage of domestic workers by key working conditions laws
13 June 2011
This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.
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Global and regional estimates on domestic workers
27 May 2011
This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.
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