If we look at the G7 countries, in one of the latest publications we are promoting around International Women's Day, we can see that, for instance, Italy and Germany are among those who ratified this convention in 2013. A number of countries have, around 35 overall in different regions, including low- and middle-income countries. The benefits are multiple. We have been observing that the fact that countries and legislation don't recognize domestic workers as workers is really the result of a lack of recognition of unpaid care work, work that is considered feminine and that women by nature are able to perform. This translates to how we undervalue workers in care jobs, including domestic work. It also brings in all the issues of intersectionality and migration.
It's really valuing and granting these workers the same rights, which is what the convention is calling for, and treating them like other workers. It recognizes their work as deserving the same labour rights and the same social protection rights. It goes hand in hand with recognizing the value of care work and guaranteeing the protection of the most vulnerable care workers. As well, given the fact that the occupation of domestic worker is highly feminized, we are recognizing that we are providing decent work to a large majority of vulnerable women.
There are a lot of benefits. It's really up to the countries to take up the challenge that can wait no longer.