Indonesian Focus

Life of a Housemaid: Indonesian Domestic Helpers Abused Badly, Zero Compassion

Sexual harassment, non-payment of salaries and poor living conditions are among the reasons why a growing number of Indonesian women abandon their employers, diplomatic sources here said.

Cases of abuse reported by Indonesian domestic helpers to their mission is increasing over the years, the Gulf Times reported yesterday, releasing data provided by the mission. The cases of absconding maids has increased to 261 this year compared to 182 last year.

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