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This poll has completed. It ran from June 28, 2016, 9:36 a.m. through July 5, 2016, 9:57 a.m.
STA2.15: What should be done to ensure the well-being of Ugandans working in the Middle East?
Background
Since 2006, more than 42,000 Ugandans have gone to the Middle East through labor exporting agencies. Many cases of abuse against Ugandans have been reported. Cases which are deeply rooted in gender, religious, and racial discrimination which include rape, sex trafficking, under- or unpaid, physical abuse, overworking and being locked in places of employment.
In Jan 23. 2016, the Ugandan government banned housemaids from seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia and some were flown back home.
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What should be done to ensure the well-being of Ugandans working in the Middle East?In Jan 23. 2016, the Ugandan government banned housemaids from seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia and some were flown back home.
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a) Stronger regulations on companies that export Ugandans for labor
b) The Ugandan government should monitor the workers abroad regularly
c) Sensitize workers on their rights and how to access help or report abuses.
d) A stop on export to problem countries like Saudi Arabia
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