December 2024

HomeNet International / 2024 (Page 3)

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...

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...