September 2024 - HomeNet International

HNI’s Global Campaign Progress: Home-based Workers United for ILO C177, Labour Rights, Social Protection, and Decent Work

September 30, 2024

October marks one year since HNI launched its groundbreaking campaign, "Home-based Workers United Towards ILO C177, Labour Rights, Social Protection, and Decent Work." In 2023 the HNI Executive Committee emphasised the critical need for countries to ratify ILO C177, recognizing that such ratification binds member nations to take appropriate actions toward protecting homeworkers and also...

Tackling climate change for home-based workers: Key takeaways from the Multi-Stakeholder Meeting in Nepal

by HomeNet International

Blog, South Asia

September 30, 2024

On June 13th, 2024, a significant multi-stakeholder meeting took place in Nepal, focusing on the impact of climate change on home-based workers (HBWs). Representatives from local governments, civil society organisations, and international organisations gathered to discuss the pressing challenges faced by these workers and explore actionable solutions.The meeting commenced with a welcome address from Ms....

HomeNet South Asia affiliates from seven countries engage in collaborative learning focused on fundraising and proposal development

by HomeNet International

Blog, South Asia

September 30, 2024

HNSA conducted training for its affiliates to build their capacity in fundraising and writing effective proposals on June 19th-21st and August 14th-16th, 2024. The objectives of the training were to enhance the skills of participants in designing programs and developing proposals that address their organisational needs and concerns. For any organisation, raising funds is crucial...

Strengthening Collaboration: HomeNet Africa’s consultative meetings in Uganda and Rwanda

by HomeNet International

Africa, Blog

September 30, 2024

HomeNet Africa held two consultative meetings with HNI affiliates, as well as national networks and organisations in Uganda and Rwanda, on September 11-12, 2024. The consultative meeting in Uganda brought together representatives from 10 HNI affiliates: Afri-Youth Support Organisation (AYSO), Envirojewels, Tukolerewamu, Maaruf Development Group, Patience Pays Uganda, Children and Youth Empowerment Link (CAYEL), Uganda Youth...

HomeNet Kenya strengthens its SACCO’s infrastructure with a membership platform and Management Committee training

by HomeNet International

Africa, Blog

September 30, 2024

HomeNet Kenya successfully registered and launched the HomeNet Kenya Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) in 2023 and is currently enrolling members and facilitating savings. To further enhance SACCO services for the membership, HomeNet Kenya seeks to support the SACCO in installing and implementing a platform to manage membership details, loan processing, recovery, and the...

HomeNet Southeast Asia’s Exhibition and Workshops at ACSC/APF 2024

by HomeNet International

Blog, South East Asia

September 29, 2024

From September 19-21, 2024, HomeNet Southeast Asia (HNSEA) sent three representatives—who are also members of the Executive Committee of HNI—to the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/People Forum (ACSC/APF 2024) in Dili, Timor-Leste. This forum is held in parallel with the ASEAN Summit, which will bring together leaders from ten states in the first week of October...

HomeNet Thailand advocates for improvements to the Social Security Scheme for informal economy workers

by HomeNet International

Blog, South East Asia

September 29, 2024

By: Suntaree Saeng-ging, Regional Coordinator of HomeNet South East Asia On August 13, 2024, leaders from HomeNet Thailand, along with the Federation of Informal Workers—comprising domestic workers, market vendors, and motorcycle taxi drivers—met with the Social Security Scheme Boards, which are the first boards elected directly by insured workers. They urged the development of benefits, services,...

Highlights from the COTRADO ALAC Regional Workshop and HNI’s Mapping of Social Protection Policies

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Blog, COTRADO ALAC

September 29, 2024

On August 10th, 2024, a regional workshop was held with Latin American leaders of COTRADO ALAC. The agenda included discussions on the current state of social protection in the region and planning for a regional meeting in El Salvador scheduled for January 2025. HNI also provided an update on the ongoing project to map social...

CONATRADO listens to the demands of women caregivers that work from home

by HomeNet International

Blog, COTRADO ALAC

September 29, 2024

By: Tatiana Rojas, Coordinator of CONATRADO Chile and member of the Executive Committee of HomeNet InternationalAccording to the ILO (International Labor Organization), the majority of caregivers are women, who mostly care for their children, grandchildren, and the elderly. This division of roles is based on the cultural perception that care work is predominantly a female...

Celebrating a decade of tradition and creativity of HomeNet Eastern Europe and Central Asia

by HomeNet International

Blog, Eastern Europe and Central Asia

September 29, 2024

The Tenth Anniversary of HomeNet Eastern Europe and Central Asia took place from August 5 to 13, 2024 in Bulgaria. The celebration began in Bansko, featuring discussions on the place and importance of traditional souvenirs in tourism, with representatives from municipalities and guests from Central Asia and Eastern Europe.Highlights included an international fashion show showcasing...