The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a groundbreaking report titled Assessment of the Legal Frameworks for Access to Justice for Migrant Workers in and from Kenya and Uganda. The study examines how existing laws, policies, and institutions in the two countries align with international and regional standards on migrant workers’ rights. Among the key…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a groundbreaking report titled Assessment of the Legal Frameworks for Access to Justice for Migrant Workers in and from Kenya and Uganda. The study examines how existing laws, policies, and institutions in the two countries align with international and regional standards on migrant workers’ rights. Among the key…
Over the last 3 weekends, KUDHEIHA, in partnership with UDPK and ILO, hit the ground in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kakamega, and Meru to assess the realities of domestic workers supporting persons with disabilities. From caregivers and employers to OPD leaders and government reps — voices were heard. We’re spotlighting labour rights, dignity in care…
In 2011, the International Labour Organization adopted Convention No. 189 and Convention No. 190, landmark international treaties that set global labor standards for domestic and other vulnerable workers. Convention 189 recognizes domestic work as real work and guarantees protections such as fair wages, rest days, social security, and freedom from abuse and discrimination. For too…
We are honoured to have participated in the Annual Time to Care annual review Workshop in Mombasa, convened by @OxfaminKenya. Together with @AWAK and @YouthAlive!Kenya, we took time to review the progress made in the second year of the TTC project, analyze obstacles encountered, and map out strategies for the coming year. Throughout the workshop,…
We’ve just wrapped up impactful sensitization across Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kiambu! Our mission: educating communities on the importance of care work and domestic work. The response has been overwhelming! #DomesticWorkisWork #CareWork We engaged with local communities to highlight the vital role of domestic workers. It’s heartening to see such positive dialogue…
Mombasa region veteran Domestic Workers over the weekend trained other domestic workers on Labour rights, Occupational safety, work readiness and financial literacy under the #TimeToCare project.
Every Nation, organization and individual around the world has aspirations and goals that they desire to achieve. In the same way, the nucleus of the global push towards a better and more sustainable future lies the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a universal call to action encompassing 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2030 Agenda…
We were honored to have the UK FCDO and International Labour Organization Kenya visit us at the Migration Resource Centre in the COTU-K offices. They had the opportunity to engage with participants in our ongoing GYB (Generate Your Business) and SYB (Start Your Business) training programs and visit some of our successful beneficiaries…
Job Title: Consultant – Development of Domestic Workers Training Manual Organization: KUDHEIHA and OXFAM Kenya Location: Kenya KUDHEIHA (Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotel, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, and Allied Workers) and OXFAM Kenya are partnering to enhance the welfare and rights of domestic workers in Kenya in the Time to Care Project. We are seeking…