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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · 2d

4️⃣ By developing innovative strategies to win rights and recognition.

📗 Read the new IDWF Theory of Change to learn more: loom.ly/i7HNAS0

From Union Strengthening to Theory and to Practice: A Theory of Change to Achieve Decent Work for Domestic Workers in the Era of Care - International Domestic Workers Federation

We are a membership-based global organization of domestic and household workers. A domestic or household worker is any person engaged in domestic work within an employment relationship.

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · 2d

2️⃣ By affirming a whole-of-person identity as workers — across race, class, gender, caste, ethnicity, and migration status — deserving of dignity and respect.

3️⃣ By organizing as part of a global union federation that mobilizes hope and centers dignity.

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · 2d

👀 Do you know how #DomesticWorkers confront intersecting forms of oppression? 🧵

1️⃣ By joining forces with social movements that share our goals: confronting racism, xenophobia, homophobia, and misogyny.

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · 13d

The IDWF Theory of Change is live! 💛

Building on our long history of struggles and victories, we collectively developed a framework to guide our actions, strengthen our movement, and make #DecentWork a reality for #DomesticWorkers. 🌍✊🏾

⤵️ Download it here: https://idwfed.org/publications/toc/

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · 29d

🔗 Read the Global Unions’ statement here 👉 bit.ly/46dcnQo

#WorkersForPeace
#RecognizePalestine
#GlobalSolidarity

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · 29d

📢 As #UNGA80 is underway, we urge @UN Member States to recognize the State of #Palestine. A just, democratic, and peaceful future—in which the #HumanRights of the Palestinian people are fully respected—depends on it ⚖️
⏰ The time is now!

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Aug 28

🌟 Are you a professional deeply committed to supporting movement building among domestic workers, women, or workers groups in the Caribbean? 🔔 This opportunity could be for you!

📌 See job details & apply 👉
idwfed.org/vacancies/jo...

#HiringNow
#JobVacancy

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Aug 16

🙋🏾‍♀️ ¡Aquí están, estas son!

Las #TrabajadorasDelHogar se hicieron oír en la #XVIConferenciaMujerALC: por el reconocimiento del cuidado como un #DerechoHumano y como un #trabajo que debe realizarse en condiciones dignas. ¡Nada sobre nosotras sin nosotras! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏿

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎙️ "Si concebimos los cuidados como una necesidad, como un trabajo y como un derecho, tenemos una filosofía de cambio y un marco de acción urgente por realizar" ✊🏽

💬 Adriana Paz, Secretaria General de la FITH - #XVIConferenciaMujerALC de la CEPAL

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Aug 14

🙋🏻‍♀️ Las #TrabajadorasDelHogar presentes en el #PabellonDeLosCuidados de la #XVIConferenciaMujerALC. Junto a la CONLACTRAHO, seguimos influenciando la agenda regional de los cuidados y promoviendo el #TrabajoDecente para quienes sostenemos la #EconomiaDelCuidado 🫱🏼‍🫲🏿

#SociedadDelCuidado

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Aug 14

👏🏽 La declaración de la Directora para las Américas y el Caribe de ONU Mujeres durante la XVI Conferencia Regional de la #Cepal reflejan nuestra lucha por el reconocimiento, la valorización y el #TrabajoDecente para las #TrabajadorasDelHogar en la #EconomiaDelCuidado 🫱🏼‍🫲🏿

#SomosLaFuerzaDelCuidado 💪🏽

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jul 10

Media Recap 🌐 Los movimientos del trabajo informal exigen formalización, protección social y diálogo real en la #CIT2025 🔗 loom.ly/0hcGbvY

Desafíos y demandas del empleo informal en la 113ª Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo ~ Latam Gremial

Con un enfoque en la inclusión y la justicia social, exigen políticas que garanticen la formalización, la seguridad en el trabajo y el acceso a la protección social para todos los trabajadores, sin im...

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jul 8

📢 New Vacancy at the IDWF!

🧩 Are you an experienced professional in project management and admin support within NGOs or similar organizations? This role might be for you!

🔎 Check the full job description and how to apply 👉 https://loom.ly/Rr8KI6I

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jul 8

📢 New job opportunity at the IDWF!

📌 We’re looking for a skilled Project Manager to support IDWF projects across regions—from planning and implementation to reporting.

🔎 Apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/tZRVpKw

🙋🏽‍♀️ Ready to help transform domestic workers' lives worldwide?

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jun 25

🤝 We stand in solidarity with our garment worker sisters across Asia, who are bravely leading organizing and campaigning efforts for living wages and rights protections ✊🏾

⚠️ It’s time for @Nike to value the women who power its supply chain and deserve nothing less than dignity and justice ⚖️

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jun 4

🚨 For #DomesticWorkers, #informality is not a choice — it’s the result of:
⚠️ Exclusion from labor laws
⚠️ Legal gaps that hinder enforcement
⚠️ Non-compliance

📢 But at the #ILC2025, decision-makers can choose to adopt pathways to #formalization.
✊🏽 #TakeAction

🔎 IDWF Position Paper 👉 loom.ly/aWE7cHE

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jun 3

💡 If regulated, #DigitalLaborPlatforms could offer fair job opportunities to #DomesticWorkers, instead of trapping them in exploitation.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Join us at the #ILC2025 in calling for global standards to regulate the #PlatformEconomy. Because #DecentWork must be guaranteed for all workers, everywhere🌐

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jun 2

🚨 Tackling #informality in #DomesticWork is not impossible — it requires innovative approaches and political will

📢 At the #ILC2025, we urge governments to take real action now: #DecentWork for #DomesticWorkers can’t wait! ⏱️

👓 Check out our Position Paper here ➡️ idwfed.org/calls-to-act...

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jun 2

📱 Las #TrabajadorasDelHogar en plataformas digitales enfrentan condiciones laborales injustas y falta de #ProteccionSocial
📢 Urge un Convenio de la OIT que regule la #EconomiaDePlataformas y garantice el #TrabajoDecente para quienes generan su valor.

#ILC2025
#CIT2025

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · Jun 2

🤝🏽 #DomesticWorkers, #StreetVendors, #WastePickers, and #HomeBasedWorkers united towards rights-based #formalization. This is what #CollectivePower looks like!✊🏽

#ILC2025
#DecentWork

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · May 31

⏳ The countdown to the #ILC2025 is on!

We’re ready to make our mark at the largest international gathering on the #WorldOfWork, with a strong delegation representing #DomesticWorkers from all regions.

📣 Are you ready to advance domestic workers’ rights with us?

#UnionPower
#WorkersVoices

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International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · May 15

🧒🏽 La historia de Marcolina Infante, Secretaria General de SINTTRAHOL Perú, es la de millones de trabajadoras del hogar sujetas a #trabajoinfantil desde muy temprana edad💔

📖 Conoce su testimonio aquí:
👉 bit.ly/4kly1Y4

Proteger la infancia es una forma de construir futuro 🌱
#CrecíTrabajando

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · May 6

¡Se viene el segundo webinar de WIEGO sobre #Formalización y #TrabajoDecente!

✍🏼 ¡Inscríbete ahora! 👉 bit.ly/4lYffrn

✊ Sigamos construyendo solidaridad entre las personas trabajadoras rumbo a la Conferencia Internacional del Trabajo 2025

#CIT2025
#ILC2025

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · May 5

👧🏽7,1 millones de niñxs realizan trabajo doméstico.
🚨 ¡Visibilizar el #TrabajoInfantil es el primer paso para erradicarlo!
📖 Conoce la historia de nuestra Presidenta, Juana del Carmen Brítez ➡️ www.ilo.org/es/creci-trabajando

#CreciTrabajando

International Domestic Workers Federation @idwfed.bsky.social · May 2

⛔ El #TrabajoInfantil en el sector del trabajo doméstico remunerado es una de las formas más invisibles de trabajo Infantil ¡La visibilización es esencial para erradicarlo y construir un futuro mejor para nuestras niñas!💡

🔎 Conoce más en www.ilo.org/es/creci-trabajando
#CreciTrabajando