HomepageEventsSpain’s lockdown nightmare for live-in domestic workers Spain’s lockdown nightmare for live-in domestic workers Posted on November 15, 2020 November 15, 2020 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWSDomestic slaveryLive-in domestic workers in Spain treated like “modern-day slaves”Spain has the highest number of domestic workers than any other country in Europe, many of whom live with their employers. Domestic workers trapped with exploitative employers as a result of COVID-19 lockdown are reporting abuse, with some even being “imprisoned” in homes. Read more…Sign the petitionTOP NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLDLaw & policyProgress stalls on sex workers’ rights in IndiaMany sex workers have seen their earnings dry up in the fallout of the pandemic and are struggling to make ends meet. Yet, following concerns raised by some anti-trafficking activists, India’s National Human Rights Commission U-turned on a recommendation to formally recognize sex workers as informal workers which would’ve given them access to much needed financial support from state governments.Read moreLaw & policySaudi Arabia kafala labor reforms met with skepticismNew laws proposed by Saudi Arabia indicate a forthcoming end to the kafala sponsorship system, which has been likened to modern slavery. Around 7 million low-income migrant workers are expected to benefit from reforms. Yet, some of the most vulnerable to exploitation, including domestic workers, are notably absent from the new legislation, suggesting the kafala system remains in tact for many.Read more LEAVE A RESPONSE Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Post navigation Previous PostAstraZeneca CEO says coronavirus vaccine could be ready in December Next PostLamborghini Super Trofeo Europe: Stoneman makes title move with Paul Ricard Race 1 win
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