A comprehensive guide to understanding the importance of ILO C177, the Home Work Convention. It covers the nature of home-based work, the types of work that home-based workers do, and their significance in the global economy. The guide explores the role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its conventions, including C177, outlining its achievements...
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....
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...
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....
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...
