Publications

Jerusalem's Interrupted Futures

Subaltern Archaeology (Part 2)

Migrant workers are vital to Jordan’s economy yet face systemic challenges. This paper explores their legal, economic, and social realities, highlights policy gaps, and offers solutions like reforming the kafala system and improving labor protections.

This report unpacks the Israeli-imposed system of demographic control over Palestinians, exploring identity segregation, mobility restrictions, and systemic erasure, all within the context of colonization and ongoing conflicts. It sheds light on the complexities of Palestinian identity and history through a detailed analysis of registry protocols and policies.

Studies in Honor of Salim Tamari (Part 1)  

This study uncovers the suffering and violations faced by irregular female migrant domestic workers in Jordan. From the exploitation of the kafala system to the legal barriers hindering their access to justice, this study highlights the severe abuses endured by these workers.

This paper aims to analyze the current kafala system and provide human rights-based alternatives that ensure the protection of domestic workers' rights and enhance their working conditions. The paper also seeks to provide practical recommendations for Jordanian authorities and civil society to develop fairer and more effective policies.

Unveil the insights and reforms that could redefine migrant labor policies with our latest policy paper!

Since Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967, Palestinians were given a “temporary residency status”, face residency revocations and obstacles to family unification. This fact sheet addresses these challenges and the Israeli laws and policies behind them.

The number of Palestinian workers in Israel has seen a steady rise over the past decade, but is Israel using this Palestinian economic dependence on it for political and security pursuits?