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MWDWs: Regulating domestic worker, body of Sri Lankan woman discovered in Tyre
20-5-2019
The Syndicate of Owners of Recruitment Agencies for Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon said in a statement on May 16 that the sector has, for several reasons, been in turmoil for non-completion of relevant agreements between the Lebanese government and the governments of sending countries. The statement added that, such agreements if implemented, will have positive impact on the sector, including, safeguarding the rights of migrant domestic workers (MWDWs) and employers, reducing the cost of recruitment, monitoring and tracking the presence of MWDWs on Lebanese territory and controlling incidents of illegal residency. The Syndicate urged the labor minister, Kamil Abu Sleiman, to press for passing MoUs in the first cabinet session to put an end to any costly and unwanted procrastination in this regard. It appealed to Lebanese citizens wishing to recruit migrant workers to ensure the office or agency is authorized and licensed. Meanwhile, the body of a Sri Lankan MWDW was found yesterday hanging from a tree in an orchard in Tyre, the South. Security forces arrived at the scene and started investigation, while the body was transferred to a hospital in the area. As such, the total number of dead MWDWs since the start of this year is five, according to our website. (Al Mustaqbal, May 17, 19, 2019)
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