The Commission on Human Rights condemned the murder of a female OFW in Kuwait. | JMangaluzINQ
According to the CHR, the country must demand safe working conditions, timely salaries, and protection from maltreatment from foreign employers.
“One death is too many. We note similar alarming reports of distressed OFWs in huge numbers seeking refuge in shelters and awaiting repatriation. We ask DMW to investigate this matter with equally great urgency,” said the CHR. The commission also vowed to work with other national human rights institutions to provide immediate or legal assistance to OFWs abroad.
“CHR’s E-Lawyering Program remains open to migrants and their families for response and referral to appropriate agencies for proper action,” said the commission.or their complaint portal. In 2018, the CHR also called for better protection for OFWs following the deaths of seven OFWs in Kuwait, urging the government to “reflect and adopt the necessary reforms to strengthen and uphold the rights of migrant workers.”
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