Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns

Amnesty International has released a report detailing ongoing labor exploitation and sexual abuse of Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. The report, based on interviews with 19 former domestic workers in March, found that conditions have seen little improvement despite promised reforms, including the abolition of the "kafala" sponsorship system last year. The interviewed women reported consistent patterns of abuse, such as excessive working hours, restricted movement, confinement, and sexual violence. These findings indicate that systemic issues contributing to the mistreatment of these workers persist in Saudi Arabia.