Accept value of domestic workers
2
published : 16 Jun 2021 at 04:00
2
When I took up my role as the regional director of the International Labour Organization in Bangkok, domestic workers were at the forefront of my mind. Not only is the Asia Pacific region home to half of the world s domestic workers, but this group of workers exists at the nexus of so many areas of my own personal interest the rights of women workers, health and housing, international cooperation and migration governance.
For so many of us, it is impossible to think about the issue of domestic work without emotion. Many of those reading this will have had close relationships with domestic workers: in childhood, as vital household support later in life, or for those with special care needs. Others will have been able to support their families or made additional income through domestic work.
COVID-hit domestic workers lost far more jobs than others — ILO
jordantimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jordantimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Equality, decent work still a far cry for the help
thehimalayantimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehimalayantimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.