Paraguay Archives

“Protected, paid well and pleasurable”: decent work for domestic workers

17/06/2013 Advocacy, Blog, Domestic servitude, Labor exploitation, Migration, Paraguay by Caritas Communications

Caritas campaigned hard to get the convention approved and ensure the rights of domestic workers were respected. The very nature of domestic work – behind closed doors and hidden from view – means that the terrain is rife for abuses and protective measures are minimal.

12 by 12: Support domestic workers right to decent work

27/11/2012 Advocacy, Domestic servitude, Female face of migration, Labor exploitation, Migration, Paraguay by Caritas Communications

The 12 December 2012 is a worldwide day of action in support of decent working conditions for domestic workers, both adults and minors. Caritas has joined up with the International Trade Union Federation in asking 12 governments to ratify International Labour Organisation (ILO) ‘Convention 189’ by this date. Five countries, Uruguay, Philippines, Mauritius, Nicaragua, Paraguay ...

Facts about land justice in Brazil

8/09/2010 Brazil, Development, Extractive Industries, Latin America, Paraguay, Poverty Elimination by Caritas Communications

The Caritas Brazilian Bazaar project is also supporting the campaign with urns at each of its businesses – artisans and small, family-based farmers among others.