In the beginning, all Edileuza Guimarães wanted was a memorable sweet-sixteen party. Now, she’s an accomplished caterer who co-founded and leads a 1200-member collective of home-based workers in Osasco, Brazil. The journey is less surprising considering her heritage. “I’m the daughter of a trade unionist and a working-class woman,” she said. “I grew up never...
Many home-based workers are also caregivers, but for Marianet López Valenzuela caregiving is a 24/7 responsibility. She rises early every morning to get in a few hours work before her 73-year-old mother wakes at 11. Some days Rosa, who suffers with senile dementia, is able to dress and eat independently and helps prepare food and...
Jaqueline “Jaki” Serrano found support in her neighbourhood’s gender violence group, now the seamstress shares inspiration and information globally as a member of HomeNet International’s Gender Committee.“I have many, many colleagues who have been beaten by their partners,” said Jaki with a grimace. “There is a lot of violence, physical, economic and also verbal.” One...
HomeNet International’s study sheds light on the harsh realities faced by home-based workers in global supply chains, revealing unfair wages, poor working conditions, and a lack of legal protections. The session called for stronger due diligence and meaningful policy engagement to ensure these workers’ voices shape fairer, more inclusive labor practices....
Held on December 4th, 2024, this HNI affiliates-only webinar shared updates on HNI’s advocacy for the EU CSDDD, featuring insights from Marlese von Broembsen and Shalini Kala’s preliminary findings on home-based workers in global supply chains....
This session spotlighted the hidden realities of footwear and garment supply chains, revealing the informal employment of workers in workshops and homes. Featuring new ILO analysis and launching HomeNet International’s post-pandemic study, the discussion emphasized the need for Human Rights Due Diligence to protect, not undermine, homeworkers’ livelihoods....
On September 8, 2023, HNI gathered leaders, workers and allies to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on homeworkers activities, to share the advocacy work done by HNI and its affiliates, and also to announce the start of a new global study on homeworkers in garment supply chains...
This panel explored the urgent need to include homeworkers in EU legislation and corporate due diligence. Hear from workers, organizers, and researchers as they shared best practices, policy demands, and a new toolkit to help brands protect their supply chains from human rights violations....
The International Coordinator (IC) is the head of the Secretariat of HNI and leads the operations of the organisation. The IC is accountable to the Executive Committee and will work closely with Office Bearers to implement the decisions and plans of the Congress. This role will require the candidate to foster the growth, visibility, and...
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