Escaping poverty at home, Nepali women fall into the Gulf trap
Summary
Thousands of Nepali women migrate to Gulf countries seeking better wages but face exploitation under the Kafala system, with limited legal protections and risks of abuse in domestic work.
Key Points
- Nepali women migrating to Gulf countries often face exploitation and abuse under the Kafala sponsorship system.
- Domestic workers have fewer protections compared to men working in formal sectors in the Gulf.
- Many women travel through informal routes without government protections due to Nepal's ban on domestic worker migration.
- Advocates call for Nepal to ratify international labor conventions to protect migrant domestic workers' rights.
