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What happened
Six Filipino domestic workers accused diplomats associated with Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva of labor exploitation. Some workers said they had worked for more than 20 years without receiving the promised salary. They had been recruited from the Philippines with promises of paid employment, accommodation and social insurance. Their residence status depended on diplomatic employers, creating additional barriers to leaving the employment or reporting abuse. Accused: International organization employee exploiting worker.
Response and intervention
Geneva cantonal police. Employer prosecuted; Swiss anti-trafficking law applied. Centre Social Protestant Geneva.