The first phase of construction of Bahrain’s first “labor city” has been nearly completed, and the government will begin relocating workers there in January 2010, Khaleej Times reported today. The city, located in the confines of the Al Hidd industrial …
Posted in Bahrain, Racism, Workers | 2 CommentsGithu Muigai, UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism and xenophobia, ended a recent 5-day visit to the UAE by calling for an end to discrimination against the country’s population of migrant workers. He voiced concerns about the system …
Posted in News, Racism, UAE | 1 CommentA series of Arabic-language storybooks has been launched in Lebanon to educate children about migrant workers. The series, called ‘Mimi and her Magic Globe’, takes readers on a journey to the homelands of migrant workers, including Sri Lanka, Ethiopia and …
Posted in General, Housemaids, Lebanon, Racism, Women | Leave a commentUnfortunately, due to recent events in Bahrain, many people seem to agree with the decision to ban visas for incoming Bangladeshis. However, this action is only due to an exaggerated stereotype, a claim that Bangladeshi civilians must be “murderous” due …
Posted in Bahrain, Legal cases, Racism | Leave a commentby Yaman Salahi Sushar Rosky, born 1987, hangs from the balcony of the apartment in which she worked as a maid for only 20 days in Sidon, Lebanon. She hung herself with bits of clothe carefully tied together in 2005. …
Posted in Abusive employers, Housemaids, Lebanon, Racism, Slavery, Sponsorship, Women, Workers, Working conditions | 6 Comments