Tricked and Trapped: Human Trafficking in the Middle East, ‎pdf 4.1 MB

This analysis of the responses of migrant workers and key informants in
questionnaires, interviews and focus groups has shed considerable light on the
four processes of trafficking involving construction, manufacturing, trade and
agricultural workers, as well as seafarers. As in the cases of domestic work and
sex work, further quantitative research is necessary to establish the true scale of
the problem. Debate is under way on the need to reform the kafala system, and
the ILO has called upon governments to take effective action to ensure that this
system does not place migrant workers in a situation of increased vulnerability. 268
Furthermore, the ILO Committee of Experts has reminded governments in the
region of all workers’ right to terminate their employment contract at their own
request without indicating any specific reason, simply by giving reasonable notice. 269
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ILO: Observation (CEACR), Kuwait, Forced Labour Convention (No. 29), adopted
2011, published International Labour Conference, 101st Session, Geneva, 2012.
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ILO: Direct Request (CEACR), Yemen, Forced Labour Convention (No. 29), adopted
2011, published International Labour Conference, 101st Session, Geneva, 2012.
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