Browsing by Author "Zemene, Yonas"

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    An Appraisal of the Practice of Ethiopian Protection Mechanisms Pertaining to Migrant Workers: The Case of Ethiopian Migrant Workers to Saudi Arabia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-04) Zemene, Yonas; Kassa, Getahun
    This case study aimed at examining the Ethiopian human rights protection systems pertaining to migrant workers to Saudi Arabia at the three phases of the migratory stages: before departure, at Saudi Arabia and during repatriation. For such ends, the study utilized qualitative research design. Both secondary and primary sources of data were employed in conducting this study. The primary data were gathered using in-depth interviews with concerned government officials and experts, representatives of non-governmental organizations and Private Employment Agencies, Saudi Returnees and appropriate key informants. Accordingly, in total 31 individuals were interviewed in Addis Ababa. Two focus group discussions were also conducted with Saudi returnees. Overall, the finding of the study shows, that the Ethiopian government has some efforts in the regulation of labor migration to Saudi and establish legislative and institutional frameworks to that effect. It was, however, revealed that the legal and policy frame works were incomprehensive and insufficient. It was also found that the government preventive interventions were inadequate to avert practices and gaps that give rise to human rights violations and abuses at all stages of the migratory processes. The government protection efforts by providing support and reliefs to victims and averting the risks of secondary victimizations were insufficient. The government rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives remain in vain to bring practical solutions. The involvement of International and Local NGOs were minimal and lack of coordination with governmental organizations in the prevention and protection efforts.