Domestic workers are an often overlooked category of workers. They are undervalued, underpaid, discriminated against, & experience varying forms of human rights violations.

Just like others, domestic workers were also hit hard by #COVID19.

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Domestic workers are an often overlooked category of workers. They are undervalued, underpaid, discriminated against, and experience varying forms of human rights violations.

Just like others, domestic workers were also hit hard by #COVID19.

#ValueDomesticWorkers
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These are staggering numbers for countries like India with more than 90% of the total workforce in the informal economy (ILO, 2019)

Physical distancing & lockdown led to loss of jobs, especially for those who do not reside at their workplace.

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On the other hand, live-in domestic workers faced longer working hours, & more tasks, as a result of school closures and people working from home. Those who still had jobs have risked their safety & those of their loved ones to continue working in a pandemic. 

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