Domestic work is care work, and as the world prepares to celebrate International Day of Care and Support on 29 October 2024, it is high time we make it decent work.

 

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"Domestic workers are care workers" campaign video
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Domestic workers are care workers
How do domestic workers fare in your country?

How do domestic workers fare in your country?

New ILO Brief: Centering Reward and Representation for Domestic Workers in the Care Economy

New ILO Brief: Centering Reward and Representation for Domestic Workers in the Care Economy

There is no social justice without decent work for domestic workers

There is no social justice without decent work for domestic workers

Podcast: Is domestic work care work?

Podcast: Is domestic work care work?

News and articles

Stakeholder meeting in Kerela promotes decent work for domestic workers
A group of women standing together

Stakeholder meeting in Kerela promotes decent work for domestic workers

Cooperative care models address global needs and improve social well-being
ICA Session - Cooperative provision of care

Cooperative care models address global needs and improve social well-being

Most recent publications

Care work and labour migration in ASEAN

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Care work and labour migration in ASEAN

Social Dialogue Report 2024: Peak-level social dialogue for economic development and social progress

ILO Flagship report

Social Dialogue Report 2024: Peak-level social dialogue for economic development and social progress

Contact info

For additional information on the ILO's Domestic Work topic please contact the Inclusive Labour Markets, Labour Relations and Working Conditions Branch at inwork@ilo.org