Countries: Belize
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"GoB supports a Non-Contributory Pension for Older Persons including migrant women with permanent residency" (7). "A Social Worker attached to the Human Services Department usually accompanies the victim from the moment of being interviewed by the ATiP Police up to case conclusion. The Government recognizes resource limitations as a challenge, especially in long-term cases where victims need assistance to transition into the workforce, school system, and housing. Nonetheless, it ensures that human resources are available for the prosecution of cases. For international victims, shelter, and basic needs are fully covered for the duration of criminal proceedings. The Immigration Department provides temporary or permanent residency status. Specialized services such as sign...more

Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"[The Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation, and Trafficking in Persons] also appointed personnel to coordinate with authorities on measures aimed at raising awareness of and preventing the trafficking of migrants passing through the country as part of the migratory movements known as migrant caravans" (13). "In 2019, the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons established a special temporary shelter for adult migrant women who have been victims of crimes involving sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. As at April 2021, it had assisted 51 people" (14). "In 2019, the Ministry established the 'Stay Here' training centre in Santa María Visitación, Sololá. The centre offers technical and formal training...more

Countries: Botswana
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

“Immigration laws have no provision addressing trafficking but there are deliberate measures in place to prevent child trafficking. Anybody travelling with a child outside the country is required to have an affidavit from the child’s parents or guardian. Research to assess the prevalence of trafficking has not yet been carried out. However, the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, 2014 is in place” (16).

Countries: Singapore
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"Employers of all MDWs must provide their MDWs with acceptable accommodation, and adequate food, and are responsible for the MDWs’ medical expenses. Employers must purchase medical insurance of at least S$15,000 (US$11,400) for MDWs’ inpatient expenses and Personal Accident Insurance of at least S$60,000 (US$45,560) against accidental death and permanent disability" (29-30). "[T]he law require[es] work permit holders to be deported on grounds of pregnancy" (30).

Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"[A] Domestic Workers’ Association [was created] in 2018... [The] social protection to domestic workers under decree law No. 49/2009 of 23 November 2009 [was extended]" (10). "[T]he Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) of ILO [has not been ratified by Cabo Verde]"(11).

Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3, LDS-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2

"Dozens of NGO projects are funded by the State Council for the Support of NGOs under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to support the integration of women victims of domestic violence, women with disabilities, women of vulnerable strata, ensure their social activeness, reveal and develop their creative skills and knowledge and making them as equal and active part of the society to help them realize their potential. Training courses are run to increase their skills in carpetmaking, tailoring, and hairdressing, IT, English and project management. Hundreds of women have joined the courses. While mastering these skills, they have found jobs and improved their social status" (10).more

Countries: Algeria
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"The law prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor" (36).

Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"Ethiopia’s Overseas Employment Proclamation No. 923/2016 is enacted with the aim to protect the rights, safety and dignity of Ethiopians who take-up overseas employment. The Proclamation requires citizens wishing to take up oversees employment to complete eighth grade education and secure occupational competence certificate. It also provides for the provision of pre-employment and pre-departure training pertinent to the job they will take and the conditions of the receiving country" (11).

Countries: Nepal
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"The Constitution provisions to make foreign employment free from exploitation, safe and systematic and to guarantee employment and rights of the labourers." (17). "Foreign Employment Policy, 2012, Procedures on Registration and Renewal of Orientation Training Institutions for Foreign Employment, 2014, and Guidelines for Sending Domestic Workers in Foreign Employment, 2015, among others, are in operation to protect the rights and interests of migrant workers. A separate policy onsafe migration is being drafted in order to address illegal and undocumented migration and ensure safe migration. Structural mechanisms are in place to promote safe, dignified and decent foreign employment and to create an enabling environment for relations among employers, workers and other...more

Countries: Austria
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"The Committee recommends that the State party:... (e) Revise immigration policies to ensure that laws and policies on the deportation of foreign women are not applied in a discriminatory manner, do not deter migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from reporting crimes of trafficking and do not undermine efforts to prevent trafficking in persons, identify or protect victims or prosecute perpetrators" (7). "Furthermore, the Committee is concerned about the following:...(d) The disproportionately high dropout rate at the upper secondary level of education among girls with a migration background and girls whose parents have lower levels of education; (f) The limited access for refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls to integration and...more

Countries: Japan
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"In 2016, the government did implement a more comprehensive system to ensure ex-prisoners received welfare and social-service assistance; however, it’s still difficult to keep the jailed rate low when you have so many people who simply want to be there." (para 9).

Countries: Indonesia
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 18/2017 on protection of migrant workers, which contains empowerment and protection mechanisms for migrant workers and their families. It also takes note that Law No. 11/2020 on job creation does not change or revoke the rights of women workers afforded under Law No. 13/2003 on manpower" (11).

Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"Reports of migrant worker suicides or attempted suicides continued. In some cases, observers linked the suicides to poor working and living conditions, low wages, and financial strain caused by heavy debts owed to originating-country labor recruitment agencies. Dubai police and the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, a quasi-governmental organization, conducted vocational training programs with some elements aimed at decreasing suicidal behavior" (42). The fact that the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children was tasked with conducting the trainings may indicate that these reports of migrant worker suicides were most frequently about women (JLR-CODER COMMENT).

Countries: Italy
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"Transnational inter-sectoral Action to fight against trafficking for labour exploitation, focussed on the identification and assistance to victims,...analyse the informal labour of migrants, slavery-like labour, best practices and information/training processes for relevant stakeholders. The resources allocated to this end amount to 438,000.00 Euros" (49). "the...measures for women immigrants who face family, work, social or economic difficulties: a) shelters facilities for women and their children; b) socio-economic measures, including education, vocational training and access to the labour market, as well as protection measures against any forms of discrimination, based on gender, ethnicity and race; c) programmes facilitating the access to public services, also through cultural mediators; d) awareness-raising campaigns on various...more

Countries: Philippines
Variables: LDS-LAW-1

"Government limits on foreign travel were generally based on security or personal safety factors, such as when a citizen had a pending court case, or to discourage travel by vulnerable workers to countries where they could face personal security risks, including trafficking or other exploitation. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration manages departures for work abroad. It requires overseas workers to register and receive predeparture screening, training, and certification before traveling, and is intended to ensure that future overseas workers deal with legitimate, licensed recruitment agencies" (18-19).