Decent Work in the Platform Economy Must Include Outsourced and Migrant Workers: Equidem Briefing for the International Labour Conference Negotiations on Decent Work in the Platform Economy
As the International Labour Conference (ILC) negotiates new global standards on decent work in the platform economy, Equidem’s latest research reveals a critical gap: millions of workers powering the platform economy are invisible to the protections being discussed. Platform companies increasingly organise work through third-party logistics firms, outsourcing companies, and staffing agencies — maintaining algorithmic…Placing Migrant Workers’ Rights at the Centre of Nepal’s Governance Agenda
This public statement by Equidem calls on the newly formed Government of Nepal to place migrant workers’ rights at the centre of its governance agenda. Drawing on research and direct engagement with Nepali migrant workers, the statement highlights systemic failures in Nepal’s migration governance—from deceptive recruitment and debt bondage to unsafe working conditions and barriers…
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Mass layoffs in Kenya raise serious concerns over Meta’s evasion of corporate accountability
Equidem raises serious concerns over the mass layoffs of more than 1,100 workers in Nairobi, Kenya, following the termination of contracts between Meta and its contractor Sama. These redundancies occur in the wake of sustained judicial scrutiny of labour practices in Kenya’s technology supply chains. Rather than using this moment to correct documented harms, Meta’s…
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Listening Across Borders: Reflections on Migrant Care Workers and the Future of the Care Economy
Written by Roxanne O’Connell, Head of Programmes Beginning a New Conversation Last week in Nairobi, I had the privilege of participating in my first convening for Equidem after taking on the role of Head of Programmes. It was a meaningful milestone for me personally, but more importantly it marked the beginning of a new area of work at Equidem focused on improving the systems…
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Global coalition urges FIFA to act on mounting human rights risks ahead of 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
A coalition of 15 human rights organisations, trade unions, fan groups, and organisations representing migrant workers has issued an urgent warning over the escalating human rights risks linked to the 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup, one year after FIFA awarded hosting rights to Saudi Arabia. In letters sent earlier this month to FIFA President Gianni…
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