“Indonesia’s Domestic Workers Await Groundbreaking Law for Better Protections”

“Indonesia: The Largest Democracy Without Domestic Worker Protection Law – A Bill Could Change That and Improve Rights for Millions”
Did you know Indonesia is the largest democracy in the world without laws to protect its domestic workers? That may soon change with a new bill on the horizon, offering better rights for millions of Indonesians abroad, such as in Hong Kong and Singapore. However, for the almost 5 million domestic staff working as the invisible backbone of Southeast Asia’s largest economy, many will sadly miss out on the law’s protections completely. The physical and social isolation of these workers leaves them vulnerable to exploitation, assault, and even modern slavery. Read on to discover the latest developments in this critical issue.