Declaration for the Recognition and Protection of Home-Based Workers
October 30, 2024
As adopted by the HNI Executive Committee in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 20th, 2024...
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As adopted by the HNI Executive Committee in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 20th, 2024...
by Edwin Bett In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, the integration of technology into public services is fundamentally changing the way we approach workers' rights. The digitalization of social protection systems is reshaping how workers, particularly those in the informal economy, access their entitlements. In this context, African home-based workers face a unique set of challenges...
During the meeting between HNI and the Minister, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn supported HomeNet International's proposal to protect home-based workers, aiming for Thailand to be the first in Asia to ratify ILO C177....
Mrs. Boonchan Pannawong is a 66-year-old homeworker living in the outskirts of Bangkok, in a district called Nong Chok, about an hour's drive from the city center. She lives with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, and like many others in their community, they work from home to support their family.Their primary income comes from sewing...
Meet Zayde Abdalla, a home-based worker and artisan affiliated with HomeNet International (HNI) and a proud member of the LO ESPEJO union in Santiago, Chile. Living in one of the poorer districts in the southern part of the city, Zayde’s challenging living conditions have sparked her commitment to recycling and sustainability. She uses reclaimed materials,...
This October marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of HNI's global campaign, "Home-based Workers United Towards ILO C177, Labour Rights, Social Protection, and Decent Work." Participating organisations are making significant strides in advocating for home-based workers' rights and we are excited to share some of their updates.
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