The labour pact seeks “explicit assurance” for safety and security of the housemaids from the host nation.
The government prohibited Nepali women from going to Gulf countries as domestic workers in July, citing rampant abuse and exploitation. Earlier, the government had imposed an age restriction for maids below 30 years to work in the Gulf, after briefly lifting a blanket ban that lasted for 12 years.
In a meeting with a delegation from Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Nepal requested the Saudi side to enlist a set provision on recruitment procedure, minimum wage, and issues relating to rights and welfare of the workers in the MoU. Some of the issues raised by Nepal include providing minimum wage of 300 USD, opening community outreach centre for housemaids, and ensuring leave, food and accommodation facilities. Officials attending the meeting said the Saudi side was reluctant to keep “explicit provisions” in the MoU.
The government prohibited Nepali women from going to Gulf countries as domestic workers in July, citing rampant abuse and exploitation. Earlier, the government had imposed an age restriction for maids below 30 years to work in the Gulf, after briefly lifting a blanket ban that lasted for 12 years.
In a meeting with a delegation from Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Nepal requested the Saudi side to enlist a set provision on recruitment procedure, minimum wage, and issues relating to rights and welfare of the workers in the MoU. Some of the issues raised by Nepal include providing minimum wage of 300 USD, opening community outreach centre for housemaids, and ensuring leave, food and accommodation facilities. Officials attending the meeting said the Saudi side was reluctant to keep “explicit provisions” in the MoU.
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