domestic workers

Over 48,000 domestic workers were registered under the 'Mee Suraksha' initiative during a police drive in Malkajgiri. The registration effort aims to enhance safety and security for domestic workers in the region.

Domestic workers mistreated by diplomats often face barriers to justice due to diplomatic immunity. Recent court rulings in the UK and Switzerland have introduced potential pathways for addressing these abuses.

A Nepal-based burglary gang used domestic workers to target luxury villas, according to police. The gang's method involved exploiting domestic workers to access and commit burglaries at high-value properties.

Domestic workers in Hong Kong are urging employers to relax air conditioning bans during a heatwave. A recent incident saw an employer criticized online for scolding a helper for using the AC an hour earlier than allowed. The Hong Kong Observatory warned of high temperatures.

Indonesia has legally recognized domestic workers after a 22-year struggle, acknowledging the rights of approximately 4.2 million workers, 90% of whom are women.

Indonesia has legally recognized domestic workers after a 22-year struggle, acknowledging the rights of approximately 4.2 million domestic workers, 90% of whom are women.