Kenya celebrated the second UN International Day of Care and Support in Nairobi, recognizing domestic workers’ vital contributions and advocating for better working conditions. The event brought together policymakers, activists, and care workers to discuss the importance of recognizing and valuing care work, which is predominantly performed by women.
The discussions focused on the need for comprehensive care policies that ensure fair wages, social protection, and dignified working conditions for domestic workers. Participants emphasized the role of care work in sustaining families and communities, and the importance of integrating care policies into national development agendas.
