Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) said that it has started investigations, in coordination with the ROP and the Ministry of Labour (MoL), after reports that were released by foreign organizations said that a group of Zimbabwean and Sierra Leon women were inhumanely treated after they arrived in Oman as domestic workers.
The reports said that these workers were subjected to difficult working and living conditions, adding that they were victims of human trafficking as defined by the United Nations.
OHRC said that the women should have filed their complaints to the relevant authorities in Oman, adding that Omani laws and regulations do protect victims of human trafficking and they ensure that everyone is allowed to maintain their dignity.
The commission added that the confiscation of workers’ passports is not permitted under Omani law, and that any violation should be reported to the ROP or the Ministry of Labor (MoL).
OHRC has also coordinated with the Ministry of Social Development to ensure that those who are victims of human trafficking are provided legal assistance, health care, psychological support, and accommodation with Dar Al Wifaq until their case is settled.
It also called on anyone who is facing inhumane treatment, whether Omani or non-Omani, to report violations through the Toll-Free number 1970, the WhatsApp number 72221966, or the website www.ohrc.com.
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