Extending maternity protection to women in the informal economy: the case of VimoSEWA, India

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Extending maternity protection to women in the informal economy: the case of VimoSEWA, India

ILO

2002

Abstract

maternity benefit

medical care

women workers

informal economy

survey

Pregnancy

India

Based on a survey of members and non-members of the Integrated Insurance Scheme of the Self-Employed Women's Association (VimoSEWA). Examines the maternity care needs of women working in the informal sector and assesses the maternity benefits and services provided by the Scheme. Makes policy recommendations.

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Title: Extending maternity protection to women in the informal economy; the case of VimoSEWA, India
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Social Security Policy and Development Branch
Strategies and Tools against Social Exclusion and Poverty (Program)
International Labour Organization. Conditions of Work Branch
Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA)
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2002
Number of pages: 24 p. ;
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995331256302676