Protecting domestic workers against forced labour
Protecting Domestic Workers Against Forced Labour and Trafficking
Domestic work is common in the Philippines. Domestic workers are employed in private households, often isolated from their own families and networks. They sweep floors, wash dishes and care for children, but are hidden from the public, for the most part unregistered and poorly covered by labour laws and social protection schemes.
Duration
3 May 2004 - 31 December 2006
Location
Manila, Philippines
Contact
Mr Ricardo Casco, National Programme Coordinator
Additional details
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