Claire Hobden (Technical Specialist in Domestic Work and Other Vulnerable Forms of Work, ILO Geneva)
Topic: Global Framework and Trends in Care Work and Why It Is Important to Professionalize Domestic Work
This presentation provided an overview of the global context of domestic work, emphasizing its significance as a source of employment for migrants. Ms. Claire highlighted the increasing demand for care work and the need for skilled domestic workers to meet this demand.
She also discussed the challenges faced by domestic workers, including informality, low wages, and poor working conditions. The presentation underscored the importance of professionalizing the sector through skills development, improved legal frameworks, and awareness campaigns.
