On October 20th, home-based workers (HBWs) celebrated International Home-Based Workers Day. This day aims to recognize the contributions of millions of home-based workers to the economy and society, and serves as a reminder of the challenges they face and the need for their recognition and support. International HBWs Day was established to commemorate the signing
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 Kattel In 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
By: Suntaree H. Saeng-ging, HNSEA Executive Director HomeNet 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
By: Suntaree H. Saeng-ging, HNSEA Executive Director On 31st August 2023, HomeNet Southeast Asia (HNSEA) conducted an internal meeting with its Executive Committee and home-based workers leaders. The objective of the meeting was to gain insights from HomeNet Indonesia, one of the three founders of HNSEA, which has successfully organised 6,744 home-based workers. All participants
