Dossier
kafala sponsorship system
Coverage of kafala sponsorship system 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.