HomeNet International is a global network of membership-based workers’ organizations representing thousands of home-based workers (HBWs) around the world. In February 2021, 36 HBW organizations from 20 countries became the first affiliate members to join the organization, representing more than 600 000 HBWs.
Introduction
HomeNet International is a global network of membership-based workers’ organizations representing thousands of home-based workers (HBWs) around the world. In February 2021, 36 HBW organizations from 20 countries became the first affiliate members to join the organization, representing more than 600 000 HBWs.
Key Functions of HNI are:
- To raise visibility and gain recognition of home-based workers as workers globally.
- To build and provide solidarity amongst HBWs around common issues at the global level.
- To work with regional groups to develop effective mechanisms to improve the livelihoods and working conditions of home-based workers.
- To use the power of a global voice to influence governments and employers at global, regional, national and local levels
- To work towards ratification and implementation of ILO Convention 177 and policies for home-based workers, including implementation of ILO Recommendation 204
