Nevertheless, amid the focus on the situation abroad, the challenges faced by domestic workers within Ethiopia’s own borders often go unnoticed. According to a conservative estimate, there are at least 248,600 women employed as domestic workers in Ethiopian cities. A research study published by the Population Council in 2022 has shed light on the alarming conditions faced by child domestic workers. The violence against domestic workers has intensified in recent times due to various disturbing news reports of domestic workers harming or even causing the deaths of children under their care. Although the proclamation was legislated to govern worker-employer relations, it is not yet applicable to the contracts of domestic workers.

Source: Ethiopian News September 18, 2023 10:28 UTC