Saudi Arabia: A Step to Aid Migrant Workers

The Saudi Labor Ministry’s proposal to abolish the employer-based “sponsorship” system is a positive step for migrant workers. The system fuels human rights abuses against migrants by tying their legal residency in the country to one employer. (Beirut) – The Saudi Labor Ministry’s proposal to abolish the employer-based “sponsorship” system is a positive step for migrant workers, Human Rights Watch said today. The system fuels human rights abuses against migrants by tying their legal residency in the country to one employer. read more

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