Labor Rights for domestic workers in Peru

In Peru, more than 441,000 people work in domestic service, and nearly 95% of them are women. Although there is a law that recognizes their labor rights, most continue to work without a contract or access to basic benefits. Many are unaware that the law protects them, or fear speaking up for their rights because they might lose their jobs.

At AGTR, we believe that knowledge is the first step toward justice. Through our workshops, domestic workers learn about their rights, strengthen their self-esteem, and discover that they deserve respect and dignified working conditions. In every session, one woman gains the confidence to talk with her employer, another decides to formalize her contract, and many find a support network they never had before.

Training transforms lives: it allows each domestic worker to recognize herself as a professional and as a rights holder. When they learn, they empower themselves; and when they are empowered, they change not only their own story but also that of thousands of women who sustain households across the country through their work.

Thanks to the support of caring people like you, we continue to strengthen more domestic workers so they can live with dignity, justice, and hope. 

No Somos Invisibles: Fighting for Rights, Building Futures.

For nineteen years, a domestic worker toiled without the security of a CTS, a stark reality for thousands in Peru. This isn't just a statistic; it's a life lived in vulnerability, a future without the financial safety net guaranteed by law. The numbers are chilling: only 10% of domestic workers have a written contract, and 95% did not receive compensation for their time of service in May. This is the world that thousands of women navigate, working in vulnerable conditions without social security or protection against labor abuse.

But in the face of informality and injustice, a powerful voice rises: No Somos Invisibles.

Every Monday at 9:30 PM on Facebook Live, this vital program breaks through the silence, reaching 3.5 thousand followers with crucial information about Law 31047, the Domestic Workers' Law. From legal experts dissecting complex regulations to psychologists offering support, No Somos Invisibles empowers, educates, and advocates.

They are more than a radio show; they are a beacon of hope, transforming lives one informed domestic worker at a time. Because when their rights are known, their voices heard, and their power realized, domestic workers are no longer invisible. They are a force for change, building a future where every woman's labor is valued, protected, and dignified.

Join the movement. Follow No Somos Invisibles. Together, we can ensure every domestic worker has the security and respect they deserve.

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