News and articles on domestic work
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© ILO 2022
Unpaid production work
Millions of hours spent daily on unpaid work: Evidence from Asia and the Pacific
25 September 2020
Unpaid production work is the foundation of all other productive work, yet the time spent on these activities is often neglected in labour market analyses.
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© A. Mirza / ILO 2022
Blog
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.