Migrant Forum in Asia | MFA believes in the human rights and dignity of all migrants irrespective of race, gender, class, age, religious beliefs and status.

in: Global Compact, Latest News, News, Slider | September 27, 2018

2018 MENA Regional CSO Consultation on the Global Compact for Migration

MFA in collaboration with the Cross-Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants (CCRM) organized the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Consultation on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) on 30-31 August 2018 in Beirut, Lebanon.
in: Latest News, News, Slider | September 21, 2018

Second Module of the Indonesia Migrants Human Rights Training Program

MFA with the Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) and Serikat Buruh Migran Indonesia (SBMI) organized the second module of the migrants human rights training progrma in Indonesia from 6-9 September 2018.
in: Latest News, News, Recruitment Reform, Slider | September 18, 2018

2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment

The 2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment is now open. The International Labour…
in: Global Compact, Latest News, News, Slider | August 9, 2018

Philippine National Consultation on the Global Compact for Migration

MFA partnered with the Center for Migrant Advocacy (CMA) to organize the Philippine National Consultation on the Global Compact for Migration.
in: Global Compact, Latest News, News, Slider | September 27, 2018

2018 Asia Regional Consultation on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

MFA in collaboration with Human Rights and Development Foundation (HRDF) organized the 2018 Asia Regional CSO Consultation on the Global Compact for Migration on 24-25 August 2018 in Bangkok Thailand.

End Modern Slavery!
— December 2, 2017

Modern slavery affects everyone. Profits per victim of forced labour are far, far higher in developed countries than they are anywhere else in the world. Join 50forfreedom.org.
Call for support: Make a Stand to End Modern Slavery
— November 3, 2017

The #50forfreedom campaign was launched in October 2015 which aims at promoting ratification and implementation of the…
Will the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN be a Defining Moment for Migrant Workers in the Region?
— August 24, 2017

On 13 January 2007, ASEAN Member States made a political commitment to protect migrant workers’ rights and…
Jennifer Dalquez – Migrant Worker Sentenced to Death by U.A.E Court
— March 10, 2017

Jennifer Dalquez is a Filipina migrant worker who was sentenced to death by the UAE Court in…
Call to Action: End the WTO and stop the new wave of Free Trade Agreements!
— April 27, 2013

The Indonesian People’s Movement Against Neocolonialism-Imperialism (Gerak Lawan), a national coalition in Indonesia fighting neoliberalism, has released…
Call to Action of the Cambodian Working Group for Domestic Workers
— March 2, 2012

The Cambodian Working Group for Domestic Workers (CWGDW) released a Call to Action for the governments of…
Global Call to Action: Global Campaign for Decent Work and Rights for Domestic Workers
— November 20, 2010

Between International Human Rights Day (December 10, 2010) and the opening of the International Labour Conference (June…
Join the “Peoples’ Global Action on Migration, Development and Human Rights”
— October 29, 2008

Government leaders from all over the world will hold the 2nd Global Forum on Migration and Development…
CALL TO ACTION: Resisting Free Trade, Building Alliances, Alternatives and Common Strategies
— June 17, 2008

We are representatives of peasant organizations, women,migrants, workers, urban and rural poor, fisherfolks, social movements and civil…

2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment
— September 18, 2018

The 2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment is now open. The International Labour…
Philippine Launch of Migrant Recruitment Advisor and HAMSA Complaints Mechanism
— August 21, 2018

In the Philippines, the Migrant Recruitment Advisor (MRA) and HAMSA complaints mechanism was officially launched in different major cities—19 July in Davao, 20 July in Cebu, and 26 July in Manila.
MFA Participates in Ethical Recruitment Lead Auditor Course
— August 4, 2018

Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) participated in the Ethical Recruitment Lead Auditor Course held in Quezon City, Philippines from 30 July to 3 August 2018.

2018 MENA Regional CSO Consultation on the Global Compact for Migration
— September 27, 2018

MFA in collaboration with the Cross-Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants (CCRM) organized the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Consultation on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) on 30-31 August 2018 in Beirut, Lebanon.
2018 Asia Regional Consultation on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
— September 27, 2018

MFA in collaboration with Human Rights and Development Foundation (HRDF) organized the 2018 Asia Regional CSO Consultation on the Global Compact for Migration on 24-25 August 2018 in Bangkok Thailand.
Second Module of the Indonesia Migrants Human Rights Training Program
— September 21, 2018

MFA with the Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) and Serikat Buruh Migran Indonesia (SBMI) organized the second module of the migrants human rights training progrma in Indonesia from 6-9 September 2018.
2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment
— September 18, 2018

The 2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment is now open. The International Labour…
Dialogue with Missions in Malaysia
— August 31, 2018

MFA and the Malaysian Bar Council (MBC) is organized a Missions’ Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 8-9 August 2018.
2017 Mapping to Enhance Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia: Survey Results
— August 22, 2018

The 2017 Mapping to Enhance Collective Advocacy, Action and Empowerment of Domestic Workers in Asia: Survey Results is now available for download. The report was prepared by MFA and IDWF.

18 December 2017 Statement

— December 18, 2017

More than 247 million migrants are crossing international borders to search for safer and better future….

Recognise Us and Listen to Us: Towards Achieving Decent Work for Domestic Workers in Asean
— November 3, 2017
Domestic worker leaders and representatives, domestic workers’ unions and federations, migrant groups and advocates, trade unions, civil society groups, lawyers, academics and members of parliament from ASEAN member countries and other Asian countries came together on 22-24 October 2017 in Manila for a regional gathering, to follow-up on decisions and plans agreed at our first Asian regional domestic workers’ conference in 2011 and to take stock of the developments six years after the adoption of that landmark treaty.
Will the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN be a Defining Moment for Migrant Workers in the Region?
— August 24, 2017
On 13 January 2007, ASEAN Member States made a political commitment to protect migrant workers’ rights and…
Migrant Forum in Asia Statement on International Domestic Workers Day
— June 16, 2017
Migrant Forum in Asia Statement on International Domestic Workers Day Decent Work: The Road Towards Transformation and…
Civil Society Statement to the 30th ASEAN Summit
— April 29, 2017
ASEAN Framework Instrument Now! Protect ALL Migrant Workers and Decent Work for ALL Civil Society Statement to…

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