September 2023

From 11-14 September, HomeNet International organised an exposure visit for three HomeNet Africa representatives to SEWA, the single largest trade union of informal economy women workers, and also an HNI affiliate. Among the participants were HomeNet Kenya's Chairperson and HNI Treasurer Jemima Nyakongo, Thabile Nxumalo, representative of Home-based Workers South Africa Association, and HomeNet Africa...

By: Tatiana Rojas and Sarbani KattelIn April of this year, at the HNI Congress, a pivotal decision was made. The Executive Committee recognized the need to establish a Gender Committee, acknowledging that a significant majority of HNI members are women who bear the dual burden of poverty and gender discrimination. This committee was designed to...

By: Suntaree H. Saeng-ging, HNSEA Executive DirectorHomeNet Southeast Asia (HNSEA) and our six country members are committed to ensure social protection for workers in the informal economy, in terms of essential benefits which respond to their needs, accessible government services, quality services and efficient scheme management.Our efforts are focused at both the country and regional...