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    Diplomatic immunity cannot shield slave-owners, rules UK tribunal

    Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:31 PM

    Diplomats are normally protected from both criminal charges and civil cases in the countries where they are posted under the rules of an international treaty

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    Lebanon sees migrant domestic workers as 'less than human' - filmmaker

    Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:22 PM

    The film looks at migrant workers under Lebanon's kafala sponsorship system, which binds them to one employer

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    Philippines urged to rethink new labour ban after maid's death in Kuwait

    Wed, 22 May 2019 13:00 PM

    Philippines, which has more than 2 million workers in the Middle East, put a temporary ban on its nationals working in Kuwait last year over fears of abuses

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    Mexico plans special minimum wage for domestic workers in drive to curb abuse

    Tue, 7 May 2019 15:21 PM

    While Mexico has dozens of different minimum wages for various kinds of jobs, the vast majority of domestic workers do not even have contracts and are at risk of exploitation

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    "Roma" actress brings star power to support of domestic workers

    Fri, 8 Mar 2019 21:01 PM

    Yalitza Aparicio got a standing ovation as she joined a discussion on the position of women who earn on average about 20 percent less than men

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    Return of abused Bangladeshi maids from Saudi prompts calls for govt action

    Fri, 1 Mar 2019 13:18 PM

    According to data from BRAC's migration programme, last year about 1,300 women returned from Saudi Arabia, saying they had been tortured or exploited

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    Foreign maids fearful after visit by UK law enforcement

    Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:40 PM

    Foreign maids in Britain often choose to endure abuse, rather than flee and lose a visa, paycheck and place to live

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    Mexican leader knocks racism at home after 'Roma' Oscar wins

    Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:23 PM

    AWARDS-OSCARS/MEXICO-RACISM:Mexican leader knocks racism at home after 'Roma' Oscar wins

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    Mexico's 'Roma' wins Oscar for best foreign language film

    Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:19 AM

    AWARDS-OSCARS/FOREIGN (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV):UPDATE 2-Mexico's 'Roma' wins Oscar for best foreign language film

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    Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron wins best director Oscar for 'Roma'

    Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:00 AM

    AWARDS-OSCARS/DIRECTOR (URGENT, PIX, TV):Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron wins best director Oscar for 'Roma'

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