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The Issue of Trafficked Domestic Workers
The problem of trafficked domestic workers to Oman shows a bigger issue in Malawi – poverty and unemployment. Many people in Malawi live in very poor conditions and struggle to find jobs. Because of this, they are desperate to find better opportunities.
Traffickers take advantage of this desperation by promising good jobs abroad, but when these workers arrive in Oman, they often face abuse and exploitation. This problem highlights the urgent need for Malawi to create more jobs and improve the economy. If people can find good jobs at home, they won’t have to risk their lives and safety by trusting traffickers and going abroad..
One of the girl is Ida. Ida tragically died in Oman while trying to earn money to support her family. She went there with the dream of building a house for her mother. Sadly, she passed away before she could make this dream come true.