Decent Work & the Care Economy: Migrant Care Work Corridors from Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya to Saudi Arabia and the UAE
This research briefing by Equidem examines the labour and human rights conditions faced by migrant care workers travelling from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda to work in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Based on confidential interviews with 92 migrant workers, including domestic workers, nurses, and in-home caregivers, the briefing documents patterns of exploitation across…URGENT CALL TO ACTION Solidarity with Migrant Workers and Demands Amid Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
Equidem joins members of the Coalition on Labor Justice for Migrants in the Gulf and allied organisations in calling for urgent protections for migrant workers affected by the escalating conflict across the Middle East.The statement highlights the heightened risks faced by migrant workers in conflict zones and calls on governments, employers, and international institutions to…
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Listening Across Borders: Reflections on Migrant Care Workers and the Future of the Care Economy
Written by Roxanne O’Connell, Head of Programmes Beginning a New Conversation Last week in Nairobi, I had the privilege of participating in my first convening for Equidem after taking on the role of Head of Programmes. It was a meaningful milestone for me personally, but more importantly it marked the beginning of a new area of work at Equidem focused on improving the systems…
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Global coalition urges FIFA to act on mounting human rights risks ahead of 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
A coalition of 15 human rights organisations, trade unions, fan groups, and organisations representing migrant workers has issued an urgent warning over the escalating human rights risks linked to the 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup, one year after FIFA awarded hosting rights to Saudi Arabia. In letters sent earlier this month to FIFA President Gianni…
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Putting Migrant Workers at the Heart of Nepal’s Renewal
Equidem’s Seven-Point Recommendations for the Interim Government to Uphold Justice, Dignity, and Rights for Nepali Migrants at Home and Abroad In the wake of Nepal’s recent seismic political shift, Nepal stands at a crossroads. A youth-led movement against social media restrictions, corruption, and elite privilege has toppled the government and installed an interim administration under…
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