Domestic Workers

A year after Qatar rolled out significant labour reforms, changing jobs remains a difficult process — and an expensive one, with employers demanding huge kickbacks from workers. The messaging on paper contradicts what workers are told on-site at the labour ministry. Women migrants, particularly domestic workers, are the worst affected by these ambiguities.

Saudi Arabia banning the use of 'servant' does little to improve the lot of domestic workers

Despite Tadbeer, visit visas, unaccountability, high recruitment fees, and the uncertainty of employment leave workers vulnerable.

Domestic worker abused and trapped in employer’s home

Sierra Leonean women trafficked to Oman await rescue