Empirical evidence on sexual and gender based violence faced by migrant female domestic workers
| dc.contributor.author | Weeraratne, Bilesha ; Gunawardena,Yashora | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-12-30T09:27:13Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-12-30T09:27:13Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Female migrant workers experience Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) related vulnerabilities in the countries of their destination. However, there is limited understanding and empirical evidence of the extent of SGBV experienced by Sri Lankan female migrant workers in recent years. Using data from complaints lodged at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) by migrant female domestic workers, in an approach that combines the world of work and human rights frameworks, this study conducts a qualitative analysis to provide empirical evidence on when, where and how female migrant workers are affected by SGBV. Empirical evidence provides a better understanding of various nuances of SGBV and helps formulate appropriate recommendations along four main pillars which are Pillar 1: Pre-emptive risk identification mechanisms and awareness raising mechanisms; Pillar 2: Efficient and speedy reporting mechanisms; Pillar 3: Effective support structures for positive coping mechanisms and Pillar 4: Binding penalty measures to prevent further incidence of SGBV. | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 978-955-7397-35-1 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://172.16.30.46/handle/789/4844 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Occasional paper series; No.77 | |
| dc.title | Empirical evidence on sexual and gender based violence faced by migrant female domestic workers | |
| dc.type | Working Paper |
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