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India's Home-Based Workers Demand Equal Rights at 30th ILO Convention in New Delhi
Indian home-based workers are demanding equal rights as a 30th ILO convention marks its milestone, with thousands of female garment workers and domestic help staging protests in New Delhi to press for fair wages and better working conditions.
India's home-based workers are demanding equal rights as a 30th ILO convention is celebrated, gathering in a working class neighborhood to discuss their struggles and advocate for fair treatment. The women, mostly migrant workers who sew garments for export, face long hours, low pay and lack of social security. They have called for improved working conditions, healthcare and financial support, but remain skeptical about the government's commitment.
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