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Kafala system

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Earliest in view: May 20 · 12:53 UTCMost recent: May 20 · 12:53 UTC
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Caroline Nyamburaperson1Grace Nyamburaperson1Saudi Arabiaplace1International Human Rights Clinic at the University of San Francisco School of Laworganization1Global Justice Kenyaorganization1Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilitiestopic1Kenyaplace1
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  • WORLDMay 20 · 12:53 UTCJUST SECURITY
    The Kafala System Disables Workers. International Disability Law Can Hold Saudi Arabia Accountable

    Caroline Nyambura, a 26-year-old Kenyan domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, died from untreated bacterial meningitis after her employer denied her medical care for two weeks under the Kafala sponsorship system. Her case is part of 15 communications filed challenging the Kafala system under international disability law, highlighting how the system disables and endangers vulnerable workers.

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