From Doha to Kuwait: Fashion Fridays builds bridges
December 25, 2017
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Indian torture victim awaits justice in Kuwait
December 20, 2017
Abuse of migrant workers, especially female domestic workers, is rampant across the Gulf countries. Most of these cases are ‘resolved’ by paying a nominal settlement and repatriating the victim. In recent months, however, there seems to be more vigilance on trafficking cases by Kuwait’s General Attorney office. MRRORS.org speaks to two recent victims.
Kuwaiti doctor who blinded her maid now embroiled in another torture case
December 20, 2017
Abuse of migrant workers, especially female domestic workers, is rampant across the Gulf countries. Most of these cases are ‘resolved’ by paying a nominal settlement and repatriating the victim. In recent months, however, there seems to be more vigilance on trafficking cases by Kuwait’s General Attorney office. MRRORS.org speaks to two recent victims.
[Op Ed] Gulf states use migrant rights as political football
November 14, 2017
35 Ugandans committed suicide in the UAE this year
November 2, 2017
Qatar’s Domestic Worker Law: A step in the right direction, but weakened by exclusions
October 22, 2017
Excluding domestic workers from important provisions and lack of grievances redressal mechanism weaken a law that has several articles of note.
