UPDATES TO KAFALA
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February 28, 2021 | English
Lucy’s dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She’s not the only one.
February 26, 2021 | English
The Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) and other stakeholders have urged Africa governments to reset the economy to revive and regenerate local potentials needed to attract investments to reap migration benefits.
February 25, 2021 | English
The Journalist International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) and stakeholders have condemned the incessant attacks on African Migrants in the Middle East.
February 24, 2021 | English
Most gulf countries like Lebanon and Jordan still practice the Kafala system where workers are tied to their employers for immensely important issues during their employment.
February 24, 2021 | English
Nonetheless, its existence is still observed today through the application of the Kafala system, a “restrictive immigration regime of laws”, held on foreign workers that seek asylum in the Gulf region.
February 23, 2021 | English
Data compiled from government sources reveals thousands dead since Qatar awarded Fifa World Cup in December 2010
February 19, 2021 | English
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A new General Security decision means employers may no longer file criminal complaints against migrant domestic workers who “run away,” but it only goes a small way toward dismantling the oppressive kafala system.
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February 18, 2021 | English
Lebanon announces plan to vaccinate thousands of migrant workers
February 18, 2021 | English
Gender-based violence against women migrant domestic workers (WMDW) is a serious public health concern in the Middle East region. The current study is the first to explore abuse of WMDW as perceived by recruitment agency managers.
February 18, 2021 | English
At the Labor Ministry, we are concerned about migrant workers, they were not included in the plan with the Health Ministry that is why we are making some steps: minister.