Author: Varia, Nisha
Title: Slow Reform: Protection of Migrant Domestic Workers in Asia and the Middle East
Summary: This report surveys progress in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Singapore, and Malaysia in extending protection to domestic workers under labor laws, reforming immigration sponsorship systems that contribute to abuse, ensuring effective response by police and courts to physical and sexual violence, and allowing civil society and trade unions to organize. The report highlights best government responses and continuing protection gaps and makes detailed recommendations to ensure respect for migrant domestic workers' rights.
Details: New York: Human Rights Watch, 2010. 26p.
Source: Internet Resource
Year: 2010
Country: Asia
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Shelf Number: 119143
Keywords:
Human RightsMigrant Workers (Asia and Middle East)MigrantsSexual Violence |
