Marieke Koning

Marieke Koning is a policy adviser in the equality department of the International Trade Union Confederation.

Articles by this author (2)

16 June 2021

The unstoppable domestic workers’ movement: powerful, resilient and determined until all are free!

Marieke Koning: “Over the last ten years, C189 has delivered change for millions of domestic workers.”Read the full article

2 July 2013

Labour

New labour contract fails to protect domestic workers in the Gulf

Marieke Koning: The new GCC employment contract still doesn’t ensure decent work and protection against exploitationRead the full article

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