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Migrant domestic workers in the Gulf: Trafficking and forced labour

Over 100 million mostly migrant women work in someone esle’s house. Many of these domestic workers are not covered by labour laws or social security and cannot form or join a trade union. Exploitation and abuse are common and often go unpunished.

23-10-2012

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