Domestic Worker Recruitment Agreement between The Philippines and Saudi Arabia

Date Shared:

Friday, December 27, 2013 - 13:30

Countries and areas:

Philippines, Saudi Arabia

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers

Targets on vulnerability and protection

Tags:

Migrant Domestic Workers, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants

Summary:

The agreement, assures benefits to female migrant domestic workers (inclulding a day-off per week) and sasfeguarding them from abuse (e.g. deduction of hiring fees from salary payments).

Link:

For more information: http://www.poea.gov.ph/

Link to documents:

Full-text of the agreement: http://www.poea.gov.ph/docs/PH%20KSA%20MOA.pdf

GFMD Source:

Thematic Meeting 1, May 22nd, 2013