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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
