Yahoo News, Singapore, 20 December 2019 - More than half of the Singaporeans polled in a wide-ranging survey of four countries think migrant workers increase crime rates and threaten the country’s culture and heritage, according to a new study.
Eleven, Myanmar, 19 December 2019 - A lot of migrant workers lack basic social protection rights, said Vice President Myint Swe in his opening address the celebration of International Migrants Day at Myanmar International Convention Centre 2 in Nay Pyi Taw on December 18. A lot of migrant workers lack basic social protection rights, said Vice President Myint Swe in his opening address the celebration of International Migrants Day at Myanmar International Convention Centre 2 in Nay Pyi Taw on December 18.
Khmer Times, Thailand, 19 December 2019 - A deputy provincial governor for Banteay Meanchey yesterday reported Thailand has so far this year deported 9,979 undocumented migrant workers through Poipet city.
International Labour Organization, Thailand, 19 December 2019 - A case study from a new ILO report on Thailand’s fishing labour market highlights a solution to improve working conditions and reduce forced labour in the sector through simple technical upgrades on fishing vessels.
Malaysiakini, Malaysia, 18 December 2019 - On Dec 18, 2000, the international community adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. Thus, we mark what is now known as International Migrants Day.
Malaysiakini, Malaysia, 18 December 2019 - A year ago, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, a global agreement was formally endorsed at the UN General Assembly. The agreement affirms that migrants are entitled to civic freedoms, and that these must be respected, protected and fulfilled at all times.
Nepali Times, Nepal, 18 December 2019 - Migration is often portrayed as a doom and gloom story of desperation, exploitation and abuse. The only positive stories are about migrants-turned-millionaires, or returnees who started commercial farming.
International Labour Organization, Global, 18 December 2019 - There are 164 million migrant workers in the world according to ILO estimates. These workers contribute, both directly and indirectly, to the societies and economies of their host countries. However, in many countries, migrants experience difficulties in the labour market due to restrictions on the right to work, non-recognition of their foreign credentials and work experience, discrimination and language barriers, among other factors.
International Labour Organization, Thailand, 18 December 2019 - A new joint ILO-UN Women study demonstrates communication and engagement are critical to counter migrant workers isolation and discrimination.
Coindesk, China. 17 December 2019 - The U.N.'s International Organization for Migration (IOM) will begin implementing a blockchain-based solution to ensure recruiters in Hong Kong meet global standards for migrant worker protection.
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