ADDIS ABABA – The government is facilitating positive work environment for maidservants across the country, Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS) said.
The ministry, in collaboration with Consortium of Self-help Group Approach Promoters (CoSAP) and the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association, wrapped up a three-day multi-sectoral advocacy workshop themed: “Promoting Decent Working Condition for Female Domestic Workers in Ethiopia.”
During the closing event, MoLS Tripartite Relation Coordinator Head, Endalk Teklehawariat said yesterday that the workshop is organized to create a conducive environment for domestic servants thereby protecting their rights.
According to him, the ministry has been carrying out various activities to facilitate a smooth relationship between domestic servants and their employers based on legal frameworks.
Particularly, the ministry is striving to ensure the benefit of domestic workers through capitalizing their potentials and creating more jobs, he said, adding that MoLS is working in close with concerned bodies to this end.
Consortium of Self-help Group Approach Promoters (CoSAP) Director, Yosef Akalu on his part said that putting an integrated effort is an urgent issue to address housemaids’ complex challenges.
From Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association, Wondemeneh Lemma expressed that his institute has been protecting domestic workers’ benefit despite facing various challenges.
Among others, Wondemeneh underlined that the Association is focusing on providing fee free legal advice, educating, and research and advocacy service aimed at ensuring female housekeepers in a sustainable manner.
He noted that several efforts have been made in creating convenient environment to the female workers over the past three years, while introducing a free call center of 7711 to report any information.
Andinet Ethiopia Women Domestic Workers Association President, Hirut Abera on her part said that the government should encourage the ongoing effort on realizing citizens’ rights in workplaces.
Domestic servants encounter different challenges. To address these challenges, the government, civil organizations, development partners, media, and other concerned bodies should play their roles to create a harmonious work atmosphere between workers and employers.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER 2024
