Shiferaw, Tesfaye (PhD)Ayana, Abate2019-03-042023-11-042019-03-042023-11-042013-09http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/16484The objective of this research is to assess the practical life experience of Ethiopian Domestic workers in the Middle East countries. The research is basically done by gathering information from Ethiopian returnees from these countries. This study is an explorative analysis and the methodology combines both quantitative and qualitative type of data and information. It employs both primary and secondary sources of data. The data collection methods include document review, opinion survey and interview. The study area is Addis Ababa city and accordingly one hundred and five returnees who live in Addis Ababa city were selected tlu·ough Snow Ball sampling and given the chance to fill self administered questioners. The data obtained analyzed through percentages and summarized form in order to reflect the respondent's response in organized manner. The study has revealed that, Ethiopian domestic workers faced many problems in the Middle East countries. In these countries, they are exposed to abuse of their human rights including detention, rape, bodily injuries and others. In the extreme situations they lose their life. In addition, they faced overwork and nonpayment of their salary by the employers. In addition to thi s, absence of legal protection and support from the agencies and Ethiopian embassies are central problems. The cumulative effect of all these factors also results a big deviation between expectations and achievements on the side of these Ethiopian domestic workers. The study has come up with recommendation that should be taken at all levels. Accordingly, domestic workers must use legally recogni zed agencies while they plan their journey to these countries, maintain strong and close relationship with Ethiopian embassies/consular offices, government follow up and control of illegal agencies, negoti ation with host countries when problems arise are some of the policy implications of the paper.enEthiopian Domestic workers in the Middle East countriesThesis