
Jenny Abenoja: A Poem to my Daughter
June 15, 2022
Migrant Domestic Worker Jenny ventured abroad to work for her family’s future. Here she shares her poem to her daughter shining a light on the emotions tied to domestic work.
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Migrant Domestic Worker Jenny ventured abroad to work for her family’s future. Here she shares her poem to her daughter shining a light on the emotions tied to domestic work.
Read here about Demie’s journey into domestic work and how his life took a new turn after his parents died.
It has been 10 years since the Overseas Domestic Workers visa was changed. Migrant domestic workers have endured 10 years being trapped working for abusive employers following changes in 2012. Workers and their supporters have lobbied and campaigned for changes to the ODW visa so that workers have certain rights that would keep them safe at work and be able to challenge abuse when it arises. Here Mimi shares her experience and why she’s speaking out.