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...
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,...
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