Domestic Work

Domestic work refers to paid or unpaid work that is performed within a household or domestic setting. Domestic work may include a wide range of tasks, such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, childcare, and other household chores. Domestic work is often performed by domestic workers, who may be hired directly by the household or through an agency.

Domestic work is a vital and often undervalued sector of the global economy, and it plays a crucial role in supporting families and households around the world. However, domestic workers often face challenges and vulnerabilities, including low pay, long working hours, and a lack of benefits and protections. Many domestic workers are also at risk of abuse and exploitation, and they may be denied their basic human rights.

There are a number of organizations and initiatives that work to support and protect the rights of domestic workers and to promote fair and decent working conditions for them. These may include trade unions, advocacy groups, and international organizations.

 

 

Human trafficking in Louisiana: what you need to know
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Human trafficking in Louisiana: what you need to know

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Human trafficking is a disturbing problem that affects millions of people worldwide, including those in our own community. According to 2022 data from the Louisiana Human Trafficking Coalition, Caddo Parish ranks at the top of Louisiana parishes in reported instances of human trafficking. Human trafficking can be defined as the recruitment,…

A typical week with the Tanzania Child Domestic Worker Coalition
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A typical week with the Tanzania Child Domestic Worker Coalition

The Tanzania Child Domestic Worker Coalition is a long-time partner of Anti-Slavery International. A truly grassroots organisation, coalition members focus on a range of frontline support, advocacy, education and legal support. We joined them for a week to learn more about their amazing members and lifechanging work. Credit all photos: Jessica Turner for Anti-Slavery International…

Exploitative Child Labor Is Hurting Kids’ Ability to Stay in School
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Exploitative Child Labor Is Hurting Kids’ Ability to Stay in School

When Guatemalan immigrant Jose Velasquez was 13, he began spending his summers working alongside his mother in North Carolina’s tobacco fields. “I worked 10 to 12 hours a day, five days a week in the Goldsboro area,” he told Truthout. “I had to get up at 4:30 am. A rusty van would come by, cram…

Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking – Ventura County Star
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Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking – Ventura County Star

For the first time in over 40 years, the annual ceremony was held in the eastern part of the county at Simi Valley City Hall. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko introduced the the event by noting its history, which began in 1981 after President Ronald Reagan proclaimed April as the month to recognize crime…

Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking in Ventura County
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Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking in Ventura County

In recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week, Ventura County officials gathered Thursday to highlight local efforts to combat human trafficking. For the first time in over 40 years, the annual ceremony was held in the eastern part of the county at Simi Valley City Hall. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko introduced the the…

Human Trafficking in Asia: ending impunity – Asia Media Centre
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Human Trafficking in Asia: ending impunity – Asia Media Centre

Imagine being promised a job but ending up in a slave-like situation. Experts say that human trafficking remains an issue in Asia and the lack of cooperation among countries is to be blamed for the vicious circle of exploitation. Robert Bociaga reports. The salty ocean spray stings on his face as the boy huddled with…

Virginia Prosecutor’s Human Trafficking Toolkit
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Virginia Prosecutor’s Human Trafficking Toolkit

Download Toolkit PDF here Since 2007, over 3,500 trafficking victims have been identified in the Commonwealth of Virginia, resulting in 1,689 cases of human trafficking. Victims in these cases ranged from minors to adults, males to females, and victims of both labor and sex trafficking. This toolkit is intended to be a resource to help…

HRC holds training for MHRSD staff on mechanisms to protect human trafficking victims
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HRC holds training for MHRSD staff on mechanisms to protect human trafficking victims

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons at the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) conducted a two-day virtual training program for the staff of the Domestic Labor Protection Department at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) on mechanisms for identifying, protecting and assisting victims of human trafficking,…

Understanding and Pursuing Labor Trafficking Cases Collaboratively – MDPI
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Understanding and Pursuing Labor Trafficking Cases Collaboratively – MDPI

1. Introduction The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was introduced in 2000, defining sex and labor trafficking and creating criminal statutes to facilitate investigations, prosecutions, and provide victim services in the United States [1]. Despite the TVPA, most local law enforcement agencies required years to begin investigating street level prostitution and residential brothels as potential…