Walled in by Alienation: Working and Living Conditions of Migrant Workers in Jordan

Walled in by Alienation: Working and Living Conditions of Migrant Workers in Jordan

Walled in by Alienation: Working and Living Conditions of Migrant Workers in Jordan

EXCERPT FROM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

“The annual report entitled ‘Walled in by Alienation’ includes extensive analysis of the legal framework for migrant workers in Jordan and the most important issues that they face. Furthermore it addresses the working conditions and environment of migrant workers, their numbers, nationalities, and their distribution across labor sectors. In addition, the report devotes a section to discuss victims of human trafficking and suspected human trafficking cases in Jordan. The report will also include a section discussing the administrative detention of migrant workers and alternatives to detention.”