Several Lebanese media sources reported today that the body of Ethiopian domestic worker Paltishi Hendor, born in 1989, was found in the home of her employer in Gazir, Keserouan. She was hanging from her neck from women’s socks. Jounieh police is investigating. No additional information was gi…
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Lebanon: Presumed suicide of an Ethiopian domestic worker today
February 2nd, 2012
Death Housemaids Lebanon Suicide
Lebanon: Nepali suicide last Sunday in Ashrafieh
January 31st, 2012
Death Housemaids Lebanon Slavery Suicide Videos
Lebanese news website Elnashra.com reported last Sunday evening that, according to Lebanese security sources, a Nepalese domestic worker hung herself in her employer’s house in Ashrafieh, a Christian suburb of Beirut. Her employers discovered the body hanging on the kitchen balcony. The Lebane...
Brighter future ahead for OFW domestic workers in Saudi?
January 27th, 2012
Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban on domestic workers from the Philippines, which the Kingdom had imposed since since July. The ban followed the Philippines’ demands for domestic worker protections, prompted by widespread discontent voiced by Filipino citizens and NGOs. After months of negotiat...
Reversing the blame in Saudi: another case of irresponsible media
January 24th, 2012
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Employment agencies, travel brokers, and other middlemen are far from innocent, praying on prospective migrants and employers alike. But the recent piece featured on Arab News seems to victimize employers – Saudis – alone, even suggesting that much of Saudi’s own reputation for human r...
More Indonesian migrants escape death penalty in Saudi
January 18th, 2012
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In what appears to be another last-minute success story from Indonesia’s migrant worker task force, two women have been granted reprieve from death row. One woman had been accused of practicing witchcraft, while the other was convicted of murdering her employer’s young child. Both women are ...
Spotlight on migrants in Oman
January 10th, 2012
MidEastPosts.com has featured a striking piece depicting the marginalization of migrants in Oman. “A Taboo Subject: The Desperate Plight of Domestic Workers in Oman” is written from the perspective of an Omani citizen, contributing to the growing number of criticisms voiced by MIddle Eas...
Lebanon: 20-year old Ethiopian domestic worker “falls” from 3rd floor, dies
December 27th, 2011
Lebanese National News Agency reported today that in the region of Haddath (South-East of Beirut), 20-year old Ethiopian domestic worker, Hana Ashalohaili, “fell” from the 3rd floor balcony of her employer’s house, Sarkis Antonios Ibrahim Boutros. She died and her body was immediat...
Gulf’s domestic workers unfairly represented in media
December 18th, 2011
Recently, Gulf newspapers have exploded with headlines decrying the dangers of maids. Every few days, a new headline surfaces reprimanding maids for their sexual exploits, their untrustworthiness, and their violent tendencies. The cumulative effect inflames an already disparaging image of foreign do...
UN passes resolution on violence against female migrant workers
December 2nd, 2011
Last week, the UN passed a resolution initiated by Indonesia and the Philippines which aims to improve the status of female migrant workers. The resolution primarily encourages multilateral cooperation to address and prevent the mistreatment of female migrant workers, who are particularly vulnerable...
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