Lack of Domestic Labour Migration Law in Uganda Exposes Migrant Workers to Exploitation and Abuse Despite Bilateral Agreements
This analysis underscores the urgent need for Uganda to enact a comprehensive domestic labour migration law to complement existing bilateral agreements. Without a robust legal framework, Ugandan migrant workers remain vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and even conditions akin to modern slavery. The absence of clear accountability mechanisms for missing and suffering migrants highlights critical gaps in protection. Strengthening national legislation, alongside improved data systems and enforcement, is essential to safeguard migrant workers' rights and ensure ethical labour migration governance.
Migrant Workers’ Voice is an organization founded in 2017 and registered in 2019, committed to promoting the rights of migrant workers worldwide. Its mission involves sensitizing, empowering, and developing migrant worker communities, enhancing their capacities, and preventing human trafficking and smuggling through various means. The organization operates under a vision of equal opportunity growth and improved quality of life for migrant workers.
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