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Workers’ Rights Watch (WRW) is a Non-governmental Organization established in 2000.
The internal working Environment of WRW is a well organized society and very democratic. All members have rights to participate in the running of the society as enshrined in our constitution. It is run by a governing board/officials comprising of shop steward and key leaders from the different sectors. WRW enjoys a lean secretariat which runs its day to day affairs under the management of the Programme’s coordinator; the main office is located in Kiambu town.
To have a work place in which workers rights are fully involved and their rights respected.
To provide workers and neighboring community with rights based approach founded on dignity, equality, vibrant and justice for all.
Workers’ Rights Watch (WRW) is a Non-governmental organization established as an association of shop stewards in 2000. Our mandate is to foster collaborative dialogue between workers and actors who affect and those affected by their work. In promoting this dialogue, we have always believed that complimentary roles exist between non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.
WRW uses training workshops and forums to enlighten and empower workers as a community on their rights and responsibilities in ensuring a workplace free from labour rights violations. Amongst our objectives, is to hold institutions accountable and provide monitoring mechanisms within the cut flower sector, that may be applicable to other working institutions, promote decent work, efficiency and accountability as part of our mandate.
We take cognizance of the restrictive nature of the current provision of the rights to organize and that workers representatives especially at the shop floor level are vulnerable to intimidation by both the management and top union leadership.
Our ultimate aim is to ensure that workers’ leaders at the shop floor and neighborhood communities have an opportunity to consult and promote corporate citizenship and good working conditions. Our interest is to equip workers with tools, skills and tactics that would enable them to expand the horizon of organizing and create critical consciousness that would be required for effective workers organizing.
To foster a dialogue between workers and the various actors who can affect their working lives.
As Executive Director, Mrs. Eunice M. Waweru works with the Board to develop and manage the strategic direction of Workers’ Rights Watch. Eunice coordinates all programs for WRW to ensure they effectively communicate our vision and accomplish our mission. She has over 20 years experience as a trade unionist, working closely with shop stewards and other workers representatives, especially in the Kenyan horticultural sector; to help create platforms and channels for remedying their grievances
Ms. Caroline Nyambura provides overall leadership for projects around workplace policies and the protection of women against Sexual Violence. She works closely with the Co-coordinator to offer strategic direction for the projects and oversee their implementation. Offering programmatic support, she is involved in Fundraising and Partnership development for efficient support to the organization and workers’ representatives/ networks. She leads in implementation of the campaign against workplace Sexual Harassment and gender based violence.
Ms. Caroline Ng’endo is the Programs officer for standards and certification. She is up to date with the standards and codes of conduct and their effect on workers. Along with the coordinator and other project partners, Ms. Ng’endo is working to suggest and put in place measures and guides to ensure that the policies, systems and audit process in the workplace are effective in meeting standards needs and providing a safe working environment.
Steve is responsible for managing funds for Workers Rights Watch. He is tasked with ensuring resources are available for project implementation, disbursed appropriately and well accounted for to meet the needs of each project. He works closely with the donors to ensure proper and transparent accountability for funds.
Ms. Magdalene is Workers’ Rights Watch Admin officer, offering office assistance and ensuring that administrative tasks are well executed to maintain the highest quality order and documentation.