Law

The Law Program equips mmber organizations with research, resources, training, and technical assistance to support their advocacy for legal reforms at local, national, and global levels. By focusing on research and advocacy, this program aims to highlight the importance of informal workers' rights in human rights, labor law, and development frameworks, thereby advocating for greater visibility and recognition of informal workers within policy debates.

• Holistic Support: The program provides member organizations with a wide range of support, including research, resources, training, and technical assistance. This holistic approach ensures that organizations have the necessary tools and capacity to effectively advocate for legal reforms at local, national, and global levels.
• Focus on Advocacy: A key aspect of the program is its emphasis on advocacy, which aims to highlight the importance of informal workers' rights within human rights, labor law, and development frameworks. By engaging in advocacy efforts, the program seeks to raise awareness and garner support for legal reforms that address the needs and challenges faced by informal workers.
• Intersectional Approach: The program recognizes the intersectionality of issues affecting informal workers and adopts an intersectional approach to advocacy. This means considering how factors such as gender, race, and socio-economic status intersect with legal rights and protections, ensuring that advocacy efforts are inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of informal workers.
• Global Perspective: The program operates at local, national, and global levels, reflecting a global perspective on informal worker rights. By engaging with legal frameworks and policy debates at multiple levels, the program amplifies the voices of informal workers and advocates for greater visibility and recognition within international human rights and development agendas.
• Capacity Building: The program prioritizes capacity building within member organizations, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to navigate legal systems and effectively advocate for their rights. Through training and technical assistance, the program empowers organizations to become effective agents of change within their communities and beyond.

WIHD's Law Program offers comprehensive support to member organizations, empowering them to advocate for legal reforms and uphold the rights of informal workers globally. Join us in our mission to promote social justice and economic equity by becoming part of our network and contributing to the advancement of informal workers' rights. Take action today to make a difference in the lives of millions around the world.