Labor Migration

Today July 30th is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly.

On 7 December 2020, Tamkeen and hbs launched the study “Under the Microscope: Analysis of Human Trafficking Cases in Jordan”, published in both Arabic and English.

On 11 October 2020, SOWT and Heinrich Böll Foundation Palestine and Jordan conducted an online "Listening Party on Human Trafficking in Jordan". Click to watch a summary of the event, which provides information on the definition of human trafficking and specific cases in Jordan.

The radio program Mahatat Masr focuses on the conditions of Egyptian migrant workers in Jordan, in an effort to give them a platform to express themselves and to try to help them in their struggles. In this article, the author reports on the program and describes the many successes it has achieved.

Today, July 30th, marks the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. It raises awareness of the existence of this crime and the situation of the people who fell victim to it.

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung - Palestine and Jordan is Seeking Offers for the Production of an Animated Video on Labor Migration & Human Trafficking in Jordan

During COVID-19, Jordan imposed one of the strictest lockdowns globally.  Egyptian workers residing in the country were hit hard as they have lost their jobs and struggled to make a living ever since, while being stuck in adverse housing conditions and unable to return home.