News and articles on domestic work
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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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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.