Assessing the domestic migrant workers’ rights in the United Arab Emirates in relation to the other GCC countries

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Assessing the domestic migrant workers’ rights in the United Arab Emirates in relation to the other GCC countries

All GCC states implement the kafala system, a visa sponsorship program that gives extensive powers to employers and leaves workers vulnerable to abuse. Domestic workers, primarily women from South and Southeast Asia, are especially vulnerable to exploitation due to their isolation and reliance on their employers. They face a higher risk of physical, sexual, and...