How Arabs Treat Our African Sisters In The Middle East
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- The Truth Behind African Maids Working In The Middle East | Interview with Najjemba Rebecca
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Welcome back to SUBI, your trusted channel for insightful discussions on African culture, life, and diaspora experiences. Today, we delve into a crucial and often underreported topic: the realities faced by African maids working in the Middle East. We have the honor of interviewing Najjemba Rebecca, a Ugandan author and former migrant worker, who shares her gripping story and invaluable insights as captured in her book, "760 Days In Saudi Arabia - A Journey Through The Life Of A Migrant Worker."
🌍 Exploring the Realities:
In this candid interview, Najjemba Rebecca walks us through the highs and lows of being an African maid in countries like Saudi Arabia and Dubai. This is a journey many women undertake in search of better economic opportunities, but it is often fraught with significant challenges. From facing exploitation to finding new beginnings, Najjemba’s story is a testament to the resilience and strength of these women.
📞 Contact Najjemba Rebecca:
Instagram: @najjemba_rebecca
Twitter: @NajjembaRe17465
Facebook: Najjemba Rebecca
📚 Najjemba Rebecca’s Story:
Najjemba’s book provides a detailed account of her two-year experience working in Saudi Arabia. She shares the hardships she faced, including long working hours, minimal rest, and the constant fear of mistreatment. Despite these challenges, Najjemba’s resilience saw her through, and she now uses her experiences to educate and prepare other women for similar journeys.
💡 Key Discussion Points:
During our interview, we explore several critical aspects of this issue:
Pros:
Employment Opportunities: The chance to earn a stable income and support families back home.
Skill Development: Gaining valuable work experience and skills.
Financial Independence: Many women achieve a level of financial independence they might not have had otherwise.
Cons:
Exploitation: Vulnerability to exploitation by agencies and employers.
Isolation: Cultural and social isolation in a foreign country.
Abuse: Instances of physical and emotional abuse with limited avenues for recourse.
🔍 Empowering Migrant Workers:
Najjemba is now dedicated to empowering young women who are considering work abroad. She offers practical advice on how to protect themselves from exploitation and make the most of the opportunities available. Here are some of her key tips:
Education: Learn about your rights and the realities of the work before leaving.
Preparation: Be well-prepared for cultural differences and potential challenges.
Support Networks: Establish connections with support groups and networks in the host country.
🛡️ Combatting Predatory Practices:
We also discuss how to tackle the predatory practices of recruitment agencies. Najjemba suggests several measures:
Stricter Regulations: Enforcing stringent regulations to ensure ethical recruitment practices.
Raising Awareness: Conducting awareness campaigns to inform potential workers about their rights and risks.
Support Systems: Creating robust support systems in both the home and host countries to assist workers in distress.
📣 Call to Action:
We urge our viewers to support initiatives aimed at protecting and empowering migrant workers. Whether it’s through advocacy, supporting organizations that help migrant workers, or raising awareness, every action counts.
📚 Read the Book:
For a deeper understanding of these issues, we highly recommend Najjemba Rebecca’s book, "760 Days In Saudi Arabia." Her firsthand account is both eye-opening and inspiring, highlighting the urgent need for reform in the recruitment and treatment of migrant workers.
🌟 Join the Conversation:
We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Have you or someone you know worked as a maid in the Middle East? What was your experience like? Let’s keep this important conversation going and work towards a better future for all migrant workers.
Not once African leader ever mention that. But black people always say free Palestine wow
Its called stock holm syndrome
Exactly
Because Palestine has nothing to do with this issue. Even Palestinians are mistreated by these Arab countries.
Palistinians are not Saudi Arabian. Wuyld you like to be blamed for black on black slavery, black on black rape and black on black theft of natural resources, that occurs all over Africa, Haiti and the West?
@@sm9372 Would Palestinians be blamed for Arab on Arab rape, slavery that occurs all over the Arab world?
Developing our economies is a security issue. So our brothers and sisters don't have to go abroad and be abused
Exactly
Stop going there! Stop encouraging these ladies to go there. How many horrible stories do we need to hear to realize that the Middle East is not a place for African ladies to go and work as domestic workers? You want to better your life, but in the end, someone ruins it. Some don't come back alive.
We all feel like that but, at the end of the day, the issue start with finding opportunities to survive and thrive at home. That the problem we have to solve
You are clearly blessed that your only option is to seek employment in those parts of the world.
Direct your comments to the leaders of the country that have caused this type of slavery.
This is the same story for South Asian sisters too in the Middle East
Yes, thank you for highlighting
@@TheSubiShop Slavery is part of Islam, if you look carefully. Yes, white Christians used to have a slave trade of Africans. Jesus has never supported slavery or hold slaves. Hindu Rajput women had to self-immolate in fire, otherwise, they would have been taken as sex slaves and sold in Afghanistan.
Excellent vlog, you guy! I have heard many stories of how the Arabs mistreat African women who go to the Middle East to work. This is yet another one. I am happy that the sister was able to make it home safe and sound.
Yes, there are some horror stories. But I was glad to hear that most are treated ok
I watched this to the end......thanks for hosting me.
Thank you
I am also in the same state where i have to build a house for my mum. When its raining i am bleeding inside my heart because of the house my mum living.
8:47 Come our External Righteous African Ancestors, Come. Come take your Rightful place in your Descendants Hearts. We have been waiting so long for you come. Let today be the day . ❤️❤️
Lady in blue jacket u have beautiful natural hair,i wish more black women would feel more confident to show and wear their natural hair. Sorry i know this is off topic but just had to say this,beautiful beautiful hair that compliments your beautiful face
You must be sick! What does her hair have to do with her stoey and what exactly is beautiful hair? If it was “ugly hair” would she be less compelling to listen to? Please grow up!!
Developing ur countries and stay in ur countries.Africa is rich continent
I work in a play facility for kids, and the majority of maids who visit with kids are treated like family. Always come to the ME with an open mind.
Thank you for your insight
Open mind or beware of anti black society…it is a disservice to not see people for who they are and hope for the best. I think we should be careful because most Africans working in Arab countries have had bad experiences.
Those Companies don't care because they make money from Saudia Arabia even Goverments do deals and turn a blind eye based on what money they get.😮
Money making is a big part of this for sure
@@TheSubiShop its the only part unfortunately even the families ,these women stay with get away with murder because they know it also and know their governments will always back them against women whom they look at as no less than slaves , the only way to beat this situation is for African governments to face the Gen-z like in Kenya then corruption will stop and enough good jobs can be created at home for these women to stay at home.
I have seen so many horror stories. The law is not on their side you can't be risking your life they are not in control or have any rights in that situation!
I know so many Muslim who have converted to other religions after leaving These racist Arabs
Them being racist has nothing to do with them being Muslim. You do know there are both Christian and Muslim Arabs, right? Religion and culture are two separate things. For example, there can be white, Christian people that are racist to black Christian people. It has nothing to do with them being Muslim. Islam is against racism.
@@lala_5683
Muhammad owned Aftican Slaves..
@@lala_5683oh yes it does there’s plenty of Islamic sources where your prophet owned and traded blck people , I suggest you dig deep and do your research
@@lala_5683Islam and racism go hand in hand buddy . I suggest you do your own research , sadly RUclips will delete my comments if I was to post them here
@@lala_5683big liar 🤥
Just stop going there, stop encouraging anyone to go to the Gulf or Oman. These people treat others like animals. I can't believe how you even think about it. Stop! 😭😭
You must be in the fortunate position of not living in utter desperation unlike those that make the difficult decision to go. I wonder what risks you would take if your back was against the wall
Thanks for sharing! I would say, Ugandan Agencies that are taking people abroad, specifically (Saudi Arabia) should be regulated by the government with full accountability which involves track record of expatriates.
Pls, note!! regulations don't only stop at issuing license and getting revenue collection only but more work is needed diplomatically whether the government of Saudi is interested with the workers so that monitoring can be easy. I'm sure if everything is discussed diplomatically no killing no other criminal acts can happen to the workers as it's the case with Philippines.
Otherwise, if it remain private 'worse' will be the 'worst' and it's true once Agencies get their money to hell with you I guess they don't follow up!!
Thank you for sharing
But what did your government say, because I think it's also their duty to make sure that their people are safe over there
I don't know what the government say but it's profitable for the country being a 20million dollar industry
Your government must sit down with the Arab government and get to an agreement, they can't abuse or under pay you in anyway
God help these girls and Wemon who needed this money , yes I remember my auntie who left Ireland 🇮🇪 in the 1920 , they work as maid in USA , God help these people ,
Thank you for sharing this insight
The racist behavior of the children comes from the parents.
Great to hear all these experiences,thanks for sharing this.
Now having said that I am sorry to say this lady (not disregarding her experience and what she think is the solution) is like a blind leading the blind.what you don't understand about the mistreatment of afrikans in the arab world is it's cultural,we are slaves to them,that's what they are all taught from a young age,they call us abd(slave),stop talking about some good people and some bad people,learn from history stay at home and organise protests at their embassies to protect those amongst us already suffering in arab countries,let them know that there are consequences to their actions.peace
Thanks for that but I respectfully disagree. Shes doing what she can to improve the situation for these girls
I’m African but I don’t feel sorry for our African sisters they know what is going on there but they keep going so it their fault
If only it was so simple. Sometimes they are choosing between a rock and a hard place. Those that get abused are in the minority and for some it works out. In my time in Uganda I have started to understand that I need to look at things with perspective rather than my own perceptions
❤❤❤ Stop saying no sense, So sad to be Black person, shame on African Gouverments shame on Black mentality, it's a a mentality issue, once Black people change their mentality no African will ever leave African countries to go elsewhere to work
You never make mistakes?
So sad 😢
I understand that their situations are dire but they know how Arabs view Black people. They only have to look at North Africa to see how they are being treated at the borders of those Arab countries much less to go to Arab countries in the Middle East.
WHY DID AFRICANS GO TO ARAB COUNTRIES OR DEAL WITH ARABS?
Mostly because their backs are against the wall
Very sad we have to build up our own African country's some way some how the government of africa are not doing enough for there people 😢😢😢
Stop going there
We have no allies.
Everyone is not an enemy
As african' muslim before accusing Islam always know black colour seen backward (Asians white,Arabs) so stop blaming Islam
Islam was not mentioned in this video
The thumbnail of this video is disgusting and hurtful for those Arabs who treat the maids like family. There is good and bad everywhere. The Mines in Uganda and the slaves there are treated terribly by the own, black people. Never forget that evil people are everywhere. The woman in the video was great to listen to, she makes a truthful impression. May god save all the people in oppression. Ameen.
Thank you for sharing. I thought about it and i think you are correct. I removed the thumbnail.🙏
@@TheSubiShop May god bless you and your family. Ameen
In that case, why didn't the governments cancel any contracts and purchases these Arab countries have made in Africa. Make up any charges for any Arabs and playfully bring up the mistreatment of immigrants. Sometimes, you have play tough and dirty. They are not any better than Africans.
Well, it's profitable and increases money flowing into the country. Most of the girls do not get utterly violated or killed. They put up with some racism as a means to an end
@@TheSubiShop so profitability in exchange for citizens' dignity and welfare?
RUclips: Christian Prince ❤
It is East ans West African women because it is those 2 regions who send their women to work as slaves in the middle east. North and Southern Africans are not in this situation
I believe this is an issue almost entirely for African women
@@TheSubiShop Nope not all.Do not be disingenuous .Northern and Southern African women are not affected as we don't go for cheap labour in the middle East, only Eastern and West African women go for cheap labour. Have you heard or seen a Moroccan or Algerian or Namibian or Botswana or South African to name a few doing cheap labour in the middle East unlike women from Uganda, Kenya, Ethopia, Nigeria who are treated as slaves there. Don't include the whole 53 countries because it is only certain countries that sell themselves cheap
@@TheSubiShop it is always Ugandan, Kenyan, Ethopians and Nigerians. Please don't include the rest in your nonsense of selling yourselves cheap in the middle for decades. It has always been those four countries .
@@Motswako i wanted to take you serious but your tone sucks!!! At least be sympathetic. You know how she ended up there
@@SASK_M_Y we are not monolith as a continent. Do proper research and stop being emotional. It is fact that it is you people from Uganda, Kenya, Ethopia and Nigeria who sell themselves cheap in the middle East. Don't include the rest. You people do nonsense and you want us to be judged as a collective . No Arab is treating African women badly from the other 48 countries in the middle. Tired of this African shit Umbrella as if we are monolith but not.
Sisters? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Please join the millions of Black passport Bros voting for Trump
I have no idea what your talking about. Hopefully others find as much joy in your comment as you do
What did You Guys say money can be made! I will take a one way ticket to Saudia Arabia Please ✈️ They also hire Men right 😳
Yes, mostly as security guards
@@TheSubiShop Well a Job like that is right up My alley, I am a Guardian Angel You Know lol
never go
I think it depends on circumstances
@@TheSubiShop The wickedeness i here black people are put through and treated like a 2nd class citerzen
I used to sympathise but these women keep going there despite knowing what its like. I mean we all saw the dubai potty saga, yet these women are unphased and if anything even more inspired by the allure of thousands of dollars. That's all they care about. It's sickening but they do this to themselves out of greed and desperation.
I have a more sympathetic view. They are searching for a better life, and the majority actually benefit. It's just those unfortunate few that find trouble. When destitute, many would take that bet
@@TheSubiShop We are all in the same boat here. We are in the same boat of desperation for better, abandoning ship to dine with sharks is not the way. All over the continent Africans are leaving seeking better climbing sand dunes, swimming oceans. But that shouldn't be an excuse to compromise our integrity. "If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything"- Malcolm X.
We are slowly draining our own countries into deeper desperation through brain drain, labour drain, industry drain with hyper migration. Unless we can find solutions we the people can apply as a block immediately to eleviate these symptoms of a lack of opportunity from poor leadership; then the people and the continent will continue to be unstable and potentially cease to exist as we know it within a century; as many foreign immigrants will pick up where we the people have left off. Power abhors a vaccum
but why I they going abroad in the first place.w3 need to accept that we havebproblem .you can't go outside your country and be treated like queen
The answer to that question is simple but complicated to do. There needs to be a better economic environment for people in their home country