The Kafala system gives tremendous power to employers of foreign labor in the Gulf that allows for rampant exploitation of migrant workers. Workers seek higher paying jobs to send money back to their families but have to face the reality of abuse and sometimes even death. While some changes are being made, Volume XLVI staffer Anil Bhandari argues that not enough is being done by Gulf countries and migrant worker's home countries. This post explores the realities that workers face due to this sponsorship system.
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