Kenyan Women’s Gulf Jobs Begin With Hope and End in Horror
Reporting from Kenya on women who returned from domestic work in the Gulf and the patterns of exploitation, abuse and death associated with the kafala system.
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Independent reporting and public commentary on migrant-worker justice, trafficking, accountability and effective remedies.
The Hidden Cost of Remittances: African Women Domestic Workers in the Gulf
An examination of the gendered structures, labour conditions and migration systems that expose African women domestic workers in Gulf countries to exploitation.
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The Church Is the Moral Authority to Defend Migrants’ Rights
Coverage of the responsibility to protect migrants’ rights, ensure education and strengthen legal assistance for people affected by serious violations and crimes.
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Two Women Defending the Rights of Returnee Domestic Workers
A profile of Valentina Cominetti, Stephanie Marigu and Feith Shimila Murunga and their work seeking reparative justice for survivors of human trafficking.
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Kazi Majuu: Risk or Ease for Kenyans Desperate to Earn?
Omar Elmawi and Stephanie Marigu examine Kenya’s overseas-employment platform and the protections needed to reduce trafficking and exploitation risks for migrant workers.
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Kenya’s Labour Export Policy: Safeguarding the Welfare of Temporary Labour Migrant Workers
A report of GJK’s first Kenya webinar examining labour-export policy, public participation and safeguards for migrant workers.
View updateGlobal Justice Kenya Biannual Newsletter 2024
Updates on GJK’s support to survivors and families, repatriation, field documentation and labour-migration policy engagement.
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