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(English) Domestic workers’ rights move closer to becoming reality worldwide

(English) As the International Labour Organization Convention 189 on domestic work turns two, a look at how Governments, unions and the private sector supported by UN Women are working towards ensuring that this female-dominated profession is regulated and worker’s rights are protected.

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(English) Zimbabweans say yes to new Constitution strong on gender equality and women’s rights

(English) With general elections approaching, Zimbabwean women hope to see women’s representation grow in Parliament, which is also mandated by the new Constitution approved by referendum in March.

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(English) Domestic workers gain equal rights in Brazil

(English) On the occasion of the enactment of a new law granting equal rights to domestic workers last week, UN Women launched a study on the positive impact of formalizing such employment, both for Brazil’s economy and for the country’s efforts to reduce poverty.

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Les travailleuses et travailleurs domestiques comptent également : assurer leur protection et défendre leurs droits

(English) At a side event on 11 March, UN Women launched a new briefing kit on laws and services for domestic workers and highlighted the need for more coherent, gender-sensitive and rights-based migration and labour policies, as well as accountability and compliance.

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