Helping Hands

Episode 5: Quality Education

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:25:02 GMT

Domestic helpers have to balance education with their careers. This often means that helpers have to sacrifice their educational pursuits in favor of their job. In this final episode, I interview a helper on this issue and what we can all do.

Episode 4 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:24:21 GMT

Working conditions in Hong Kong for domestic helpers are a prominent problem. They are vulnerable to many human rights cases of abuse and often work long hours with no pay. This episode will address some questions on this issue.

Episode 3: Health and Wellbeing

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:23:25 GMT

Another issue that domestic helpers face is healthcare. They are often subject to physical abuse and their bosses sometimes do not offer adequate healthcare payment. This episode focuses on this issue and solutions that can be taken.

Episode 2: Reduced Inequalities

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:22:47 GMT

In many cases, domestic helpers do not receive the same rights as normal Hong Kong citizens. They face major problems with wages, harassment, and ill-treatment. In this episode, I interview a domestic helper on this issue.

Episode 1: Gender Inequaltiy

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:19:46 GMT

Gender Inequality is a prominent issue among domestic helpers in Hong Kong. I interview a domestic helper to gain more insight into this problem.