Tag: domestic workers
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Silent Struggles: Why Domestic Workers in Tanzania Need Protection Now
Introduction: The invisible backbone of Tanzanian households In many Tanzanian homes, the daily rhythms of cleaning, cooking, childcare, and elder support hinge on the quiet diligence of domestic workers. These workers form the invisible backbone of countless households, enabling families to pursue work, education, and opportunity. Yet behind the routine tasks lies a spectrum of…
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Silent struggles: Why domestic workers need protection now
Introduction: Recognizing unseen labor in Tanzanian households Domestic workers form the quiet backbone of many Tanzanian homes, performing essential tasks such as cleaning, cooking, child care, and elder support. Yet their work often happens behind closed doors, with little recognition, inconsistent pay, and limited access to protections. As urban centers like Dar es Salaam expand…
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Kenyan Maids Abroad: Allegations of Abuse and Calls for Accountability
Overview: Kenyan Women at Risk Overseas Reports have highlighted a troubling pattern affecting Kenyan domestic workers abroad. Many Kenyan maids working in Gulf states report passport confiscation, withheld wages, and substandard living conditions. These abuses, often justified by vague employment contracts or weak oversight, leave workers financially, physically, and emotionally vulnerable. The complexity of migration…
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Kenyan Domestic Workers Abroad: Abuse in the Gulf and Questions Over Elite Profits
Overview: Kenyan Women Facing Abuse Abroad Reports of abuse faced by Kenyan domestic workers abroad have intensified debates about worker protections, diplomatic responsibility, and economic exploitation. While many workers seek better opportunities, they often confront harsh conditions in host countries, with frequent accounts of passport confiscation, wages withheld, food deprivation, and corporal punishment. The toll…