Domestic work violence meter

Worker making a stop gesture

Although job insecurity by itself is already a form of violence, below you will find a scale of the situations faced by domestic workers. Identifying and reporting these situations in time will prevent violence from escalating.

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a person making derogatory comments

Making classist, racist or misogynistic comments in relation to the identity of the worker or her work.

a person making inappropriate comments about appearance

Making inappropriate comments about her appearance.

a place of residence

Forcing her stay in the workplace unilaterally.

a bag with money tied up

Withholding or delaying the payment of salary or labor benefits.

a hand trying to grasp

Making inappropriate physical contact.

a person yelling

Verbally assaulting, yelling.

Identification documents

Withholding personal or travel documents of the worker.

a hand hitting

Physically assaulting the worker.

Suspensive points

Rape and murder.

Knowing our rights is the first step to defend them, in this directory you will find the laws that protect you in your country.

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Domestic Worker documenting herself