Convention on Domestic Workers

The Convention on Domestic Workers, adopted by the International Labour Organization, sets international standards to protect domestic workers' rights. It aims to improve working conditions, ensure fair wages, establish reasonable working hours, and promote social protections like access to healthcare. Recognizing that domestic workers often face vulnerability and lack legal safeguards, the Convention seeks to formalize their employment relationships, prevent exploitation, and promote dignity and decent work for those in this essential but often overlooked sector. It encourages countries to create legal frameworks that uphold these standards.