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HNI and Affiliates in the News​

By: Trade Union Confederation of Workers of the Americas (CSA)
Verónica López, Secretary of Youth and Representative responsible to support the organization of home-based workers of the Confederación de Trabajadores por Cuenta Propia Ctcp-Fnt in Nicaragua and affiliate member of HNI was interviewed by CSA - Confederación Sindical de Trabajadores/as de las Américas.
By: Trade Union Confederation of Workers of the Americas (CSA)
Exactly one year ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, changing how we live our lives in ways we could have never imagined. The Fuller Project asked people around the world to send photos that captured this past year.

Why a just transition can’t leave women workers behind

By: Devex Partnerships
Explore this Devex/Forge photo essay to discover how women workers, united through their unions and collectives, are striving to protect their rights, improve their working conditions,

The What? Why? And How? Of ILO Convention 177 on Homework 1996 and Why it Should be Ratified?

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

Declaration for the Recognition and Protection of Home-Based Workers

As adopted by the HNI Executive Committee in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 20th, 2024

Workers’ Rights Are Digital Rights: HomeNet Africa at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 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

Thailand’s Minister of Labour accepts HomeNet International’s proposal to take care of home-based workers

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

How Skill Development and Community Organization Empowered Mrs. Boonchan to Provide Income and Support for Her Family

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

Spotlight on Zayde Aballa: A Chilean Home-Based Worker Balancing Artistry, Environmental Consciousness, Cultural Preservation, and Family Care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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