Domestic Services Workers Union Ghana

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International Domestic Workers Federation
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17/06/2026

Domestic work is real work.

Fifteen years after the adoption of International Labour Organization
Convention No. 189, the message remains urgent: domestic workers provide essential care and support that sustain households, economies and societies worldwide.

Yet in many countries, their work is still undervalued, invisible and excluded from adequate labour rights, social protection and decent working conditions.
Recognizing domestic work means recognizing the people whose work makes all other work possible.

Domestic workers deserve rights, protection, dignity and decent work.

16/06/2026

Globally, 75.6 million domestic workers — most of them women and many of them migrants — provide essential direct and indirect care services in and for households.

Despite their critical contribution to families, societies and economies, domestic workers remain among the workers most likely to be undervalued, underprotected and underrepresented. International Labour Organization estimates show that 81 per cent of domestic workers are informally employed, reflecting persistent legal and implementation gaps.

On International Domestic Workers’ Day, we highlight the role of , alongside other social and solidarity economy ( ) entities, in offering practical, people-centred, democratic and participatory pathways to for domestic workers.

By forming and joining cooperatives, domestic workers can move out of isolation and precarious or informal working arrangements, while strengthening their livelihoods, working conditions and collective voice. Cooperatives can support domestic workers by:

➡️ Helping them organize and advocate collectively for their rights

➡️ Strengthening representation with employers, policymakers and service providers

➡️ Supporting access to decent working conditions and fair remuneration

➡️ Creating opportunities for skills development, training and education

➡️ Facilitating access to services, including legal, financial, social, housing and care services

➡️ Providing pathways to better job opportunities, including in home care services

As the demand for care grows, the question is not only how care needs will be met, but under what conditions. Cooperatives and other SSE entities can help ensure that care work is organized in ways that advance dignity, rights, voice and decent work.

📣 This day also marks the 15th anniversary of the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) — a landmark international labour standard recognizing domestic work as real work and calling for decent work for domestic workers on an equal footing with other workers.

We must continue advocating for its global ratification and effective implementation.

https://www.ilo.org/topics-and-sectors/domestic-workers/domestic-workers-and-cooperatives

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🎉 This year, domestic workers celebrate 15 years of ILO Convention 189 (C189), a landmark achievement that transformed the recognition and rights of domestic workers around the world. They continue to demand that countries ratify ILO Convention 189 so ALL domestic workers can have their rights protected.

Domestic workers provide essential services that are necessary for maintaining households and ensuring the wellbeing of families and communities, playing a central role in supporting the care needs of millions of people.

Still, most domestic work is informal: in many countries, domestic workers are completely excluded from labour law and social security protections.

On International Domestic Workers Day, we recognize domestic workers' invaluable contributions to our communities and demand the recognition of their work. International labour standards and national legislation are crucial to improving the working conditions and upholding the labour rights of domestic workers. For example, C189 recognizes domestic workers’ rights to:

⚬ A written employment contract;
⚬ Decent working conditions;
⚬ Workplace safety and health;
⚬ Social security;
⚬ The power to make complaints against employers.

📢 Follow the International Domestic Workers Federation to learn more about their organizing work globally.

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Who cares for the carers?

In Africa, care and domestic work are foundational to our survival and resilience.

An estimated 15.8% of Africa's paid female employees are domestic workers. Yet this vital work is still too often undervalued and underpaid.

On International Domestic Workers' Day, and as we mark 15 years of ILO Convention No. 189, we call for greater recognition, stronger protections and decent working conditions for domestic workers across the continent.

Because domestic workers deserve decent work too.

16/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of domestic workers who care for homes, children, older persons, and communities every day.

Domestic work is work. It deserves dignity, respect, fair wages, social protection, and safe working conditions.

As we mark International Domestic Workers Day, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing the rights, recognition, and protection of all domestic workers.

Together, let's continue to build a world where every domestic worker is respected, protected, and valued.

NOTHING FOR US WITHOUT US!