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India's Home-Based Workers Seek Equal Rights as ILO Convention Marks 30 Years

India's Home-Based Workers Seek Equal Rights as ILO Convention Marks 30 Years

20 Haziran 2026Al Jazeera
  • As the ILO Convention 177 marks its 30th anniversary, home-based workers in India are advocating for equal rights and recognition. This convention, adopted on June 20, 1996, aimed to elevate the status of home-based workers to that of traditional wage earners.
  • The ongoing demand highlights the challenges faced by this workforce in securing fair treatment and benefits. The push for equal rights reflects broader issues of labor equity and social justice.
  • Convention 177 was a landmark agreement aimed at improving the conditions of home-based workers, who often operate in informal sectors with little to no protections. The anniversary serves as a pivotal moment for stakeholders to reassess the effectiveness of the convention and the current state of home-based labor i…
  • The 30th anniversary of ILO Convention 177 serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by home-based workers in India. Despite the convention's intent to recognize these workers, significant gaps remain in their rights and protections.
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