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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 7, 20244 min read
We are essential workers too: why migrant domestic workers’ rights matterÂ
by Fahima I am the fruit of a loving, caring, and happy family. My father was a great, hard-working farmer and my mother was a housewife....
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 7, 20245 min read
A warm tight hug from my family
by Rosemarie My name is Rosemarie. I'm 38 years old. I am the breadwinner of my family. My father worked hard to give us everything to...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 7, 20245 min read
Standing up for domestic workers: My journey
by Jeanly Growing up on a remote island, far removed from the chaos of modern life, I never imagined the path my life would take. From...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Oct 26, 20244 min read
Mastering the art of waiting: my journey as a migrant domestic worker
by Danalyn Life experience is my greatest mentor and guide, shaping my perspective and teaching me valuable lessons that I carry with me...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Out of the shadows: the realities of modern slavery
by Mary Queen Content warning: this article contains mention of abuse and assault. In the quiet corners of IloIlo, Philippines, my life...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 24, 20242 min read
‘My life matters regardless of my colour’: my journey as a migrant domestic worker from Kenya to the UK
by Carol I’m Carol, a mother of three from a very humble family in Kenya. Life was not easy when I was younger. I was around three years...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20245 min read
Healing my trauma after escaping an abusive employer
By Genevive Content warning: this article contains mentions of abuse and suicide. Since I was young, I experienced a lot of struggles in...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20244 min read
From Shadows to Strength: A Migrant Worker's Odyssey and the Fight Against ViolenceÂ
by Anne Life has been a rollercoaster of challenges, victories, and heartbreaks—a journey carved with resilience, sacrifice, and an...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20246 min read
A child’s letter, a mother’s reply
by Josephine As the children of migrant domestic workers, our children are often deprived of the attention and guidance from us parents....
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20244 min read
The breadwinner of the family
by May Belen I am a single mother and I have one son. I am from a poor family in the Philippines and it was very hard to survive. My...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20245 min read
I always believed in the word hope
by Arlhyne Content warning: This article contains mentions of abuse. When I applied to be a domestic worker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20245 min read
Leaving my daughter for a journey overseas
by Ana Margaret Ten years ago, I made the hard choice to work far from home, leaving my daughter with my husband to earn money for the...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20244 min read
My Journey to the United KingdomÂ
by Noani Content warning: This article contains mention of abuse. It was a hot, sunny day when I left my home town, fourteen years ago. I...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 29, 20235 min read
Resilience and Determination: My Path as an Overseas Worker
By Lyn I began working on our family farm at a young age alongside my siblings, which instilled in me a strong work ethic and a sense of...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 28, 20234 min read
‘You made me feel like I’m not alone’: A letter to my employers
By Lovelyjoy Dear Lane Family, I want to thank you for the goodness you have shown and made me feel. I know how good you are. I can say...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 14, 20236 min read
After Darkness Comes the Light
by Yolanda Content warning: contains mentions of abuse, sexual harassment and suicide I am a woman who doesn't give up easily because I...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 14, 20235 min read
How I rebuilt my life after escaping from an abusive employer
By Vangie Content warning: this article contains mentions of abuse and suicide. When I was 18, I decided to leave my home and family in...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Mar 9, 20235 min read
Future Voices: A Programme that changed my life perspective
Jenny is a domestic worker born in the Philippines. She worked in the government sector but the salary was not enough to feed her family....
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Marissa Begonia
Feb 16, 20234 min read
The King and Queen Consort hosted East and South-East Asian communities at Buckingham Palace
By Marissa Begonia It was the morning of the 14th of January when my son Jemuel handed me the post; and said, ‘’Mum, this looks special;...
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thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Sep 7, 20224 min read
Behind My Smile; Untold Loneliness
Our life when I was young was so difficult. We struggled everyday to work hard just to have a meal. Even though I was young, my eyes were...
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