Rappler's latest stories on kafala
Qatar to end controversial migrant worker restrictions
Qatar has introduced a series of reforms to its 'kafala' sponsorship system since its selection to host the 2022 World Cup, which set in motion a huge construction program employing foreign workers
Qatar to scrap controversial exit system for workers – experts
(UPDATED) Critics slam the exit visa system as a prime example of the Gulf state's exploitation of its vast migrant workforce
'A national shame': The death and homecoming of Joanna Demafelis
In May 2014, Joanna Demafelis left for Kuwait to help secure a better future for her family. She comes home in a box nearly 4 years later.
DOLE eyes deployment ban to Middle East
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says an expanded deployment ban may be enforced if other Arab countries fail to strengthen protection for Filipino workers
Philippine officials meet OFWs in Kuwait amid labor row
The Department of Labor and Employment says the deployment ban will not be lifted until safety guarantees are secured
WATCH: Migrant life in Qatar
Qatar's population is made up mostly of migrant workers
How the kafala system enslaves workers in Qatar
In the Middle East, an unregulated labor market gives employers so much control over workers but limits workers from airing grievances and complaints
WATCH: A look inside Qatar's labor camps
Majority of Qatar's migrant labor force live inside camps set up far away from the city center
Qatar's workers seek security with labor law change
Qatar is expected to announce the end of its controversial kafala sponsorship law replacing it with a contract based system for workers
Qatar failing to deliver on labor reform – Amnesty
Amnesty says Doha has failed to deliver reforms in key areas such as pay the kafala system and curbs on changing employers
Qatar hopes to end 'kafala' system in 2015 – minister
Labor minister: We discussed it our stakeholders have looked at it Now it is on track
Qatar to junk oppressive visa system for OFWs
Labor Minister Abdullah Saleh Al Khulaifi says his country needs more skilled manpower from the Philippines given Qatar s expanding economy
World Cup host Qatar vows to change 'kafala' labor law
Qatar s treatment of its massive foreign workforce has been under the international spotlight as it launches a massive construction program for the world football showcase in 2022
UAE rejects HRW report on abuse of foreign maids
The report drew hasty conclusions based on unrepresentative cases a UAE official says
Filipino victims of abuse in UAE back in PH to help OFWs
They vow to warn would be OFWs of the dangers of not fighting for one s rights
Philippines fails to implement pro-OFW law – watchdog
OFWs who have been abused in the UAE slam the Philippine government for slow progress of labor cases and laxity in monitoring proper implementation of labor contracts
Migrant domestic workers in UAE treated like 'animals'
The UAE should reform its kafala system so domestic workers can change employers without their consent and without losing valid immigration status says Human Rights Watch
