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Sexual harassment is also widespread. It's why so many young Chinese women flee. Again, lack of oversight or concern lets the most abusive practices continue, facilitated by Jordanian authorities and the US-Jordan FTA, in place for profits, not worker rights.
No wonder IGLHR calls the world "a desperate place for the poor." Global trade rules don't protect them. They struggle to keep jobs they know will harm them because of no choice. It's do it or perhaps perish with no income or way to help support families.
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