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Dolma Sherpa and the Struggle of Female Migrant Domestic Workers in the Middle East

November 9, 2011
Saving Dolma: Female Migrant Domestic Workers in the Middle East (November 2, 2011)
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Produced and directed by Kesang Tseten, the documentary Saving Dolma reflects on the lives of female migrant domestic workers, one of the most vulnerable groups of workers, and the issues they face in the Middle East.

The story of Dolma Sherpa, a Nepali domestic worker accused of killing a Filipino coworker and sentenced to death, opens a window for advocates, migrant workers, and families to share their experiences of resilience and struggle in the face of severe challenges that migrant workers endure.

Luna Ranjit, cofounder and executive director of Adhikaar, a New York–based nonprofit working with Nepali communities to promote human rights and social justice, participated in a post-screening conversation.

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