Filipino domestic workers
Coverage of Filipino domestic workers in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns
Amnesty International reports that Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia continue to face widespread labor exploitation and sexual abuse, despite the kingdom's recent reforms including the abolition of the kafala sponsorship system. Interviews with 19 Filipino women revealed persistent abuse patterns, indicating minimal improvement in working conditions.
- New shelter for Filipino helpers in Hong Kong ready, pending government approval
A new shelter in Tai Po, Hong Kong, designed for distressed Filipino domestic workers is ready for operation but awaits government approval. The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers described the facility as larger, better, and more comfortable than previous options.
- ‘Number of missing rising’: Filipino helpers in Hong Kong rally for aid after quake
Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong have initiated a month-long fundraising campaign to support families impacted by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines. Donations collected by the Abra Tingguian Ilocano Society aim to provide urgent supplies like food, drinking water, and medicine, with a target of at least HK$20,000.