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The Secret Struggles of Undocumented Filipino Cleaners in the Netherlands
June 16, 2023

The Secret Struggles of Undocumented Filipino Cleaners in the Netherlands

By Michael Beltran and Sarah Haaij
Working long hours behind closed doors, the undocumented of the Netherlands toil without access to the country's full range of rights and protections.

Filipino Envoy Puts the Philippines’ ‘3rd Foreign Policy Pillar’ On the Line
November 05, 2020

Filipino Envoy Puts the Philippines’ ‘3rd Foreign Policy Pillar’ On the Line

By Liberty Chee
An ambassador's alleged abuse of a domestic worker in Brazil threatens the nation's reputation as a global leader on migrant worker issues.
COVID-19 Lockdown: India Needs Laws to Protect Domestic Workers 
May 23, 2020

COVID-19 Lockdown: India Needs Laws to Protect Domestic Workers 

By Akanksha Khullar
The nationwide lockdown has aggravated the plight of domestic workers in India, and highlighted their lack of adequate rights.

Countering Abuse Against Philippine Migrant Workers
April 07, 2020

Countering Abuse Against Philippine Migrant Workers

By Naomi Hosoda
Recent developments have spotlighted the longstanding problem of abuse and mistreatment of Philippine migrant domestic workers, particularly in the Gulf region.

ASEAN Must Confront its Domestic Workers Abuse Problem
February 22, 2018

ASEAN Must Confront its Domestic Workers Abuse Problem

By Erin Cook
New cases have once again pointed to an old challenge that needs to be urgently tackled.

Why the Laos Wage Hike Debate Matters
February 16, 2018

Why the Laos Wage Hike Debate Matters

By Erin Cook
A closer look at an important issue for one of the region's poorest countries.

Maid in Singapore
July 13, 2016

Maid in Singapore

By Ana Salvá
Conditions for domestic workers in Singapore are improving, but many still face abuse and exploitation.
Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong Denied Vote
July 30, 2014

Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong Denied Vote

By Aria Danaparamita
Workers in Hong Kong claim they were denied a chance to vote in the recent Indonesian presidential election.

AEC Delays a Victory for Human Trafficking
May 24, 2014

AEC Delays a Victory for Human Trafficking

By Luke Hunt
Missing ASEAN’s single market deadline will hit the most vulnerable populations hardest.

Maid to Pay: Exploiting Asia's Domestic Workers
May 21, 2014

Maid to Pay: Exploiting Asia's Domestic Workers

By Angelina Draper
Although physical abuse dominates headlines, it is not the only issue domestic workers encounter.

Slave Labour in Hong Kong?
June 21, 2011

Slave Labour in Hong Kong?

The recent pay rise for domestic workers in Hong Kong was pitiful. Many are treated little better than slave labour.

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