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MFA 30th Policy Brief Series No. 5

November 11, 2025Migrant workers are a vital engine of economic growth in many countries, yet they consistently remain among the most vulnerable segments of the labour force. Without robust safeguards, these workers face wage theft, hazardous working conditions, and the risk of being excluded from social protection systems. [...] Read more...

MFA 30th Policy Brief Series No. 4

October 10, 2025Wage theft remains a persistent issue due to structural factors embedded in modern socio-economic systems, resurfacing with particular intensity during periods of crisis, as seen most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...] Read more...

MFA 30th Policy Brief Series No. 3

October 9, 2025The global narrative surrounding regular migration pathways presents them as the humane alternative to irregular migration – a solution that promises order, safety, and mutual benefit. However, from the perspective of civil society organizations and migrant rights advocates, particularly in the Global South, this narrative obscures a much harsher reality. [...] Read more...

MFA 30th Policy Brief Series No. 2

September 8, 2025South Korea’s Seasonal Worker Program (SWP), enforced by the Ministry of Justice since its full implementation in 2017, was conceived as a strategic response to acute labor shortages in rural areas, particularly in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. [...] Read more...

MFA 30th Policy Brief Series No. 1

September 7, 2025A growing crisis is unfolding as criminal organizations systematically exploit migrant workers, coercing them into illicit activities such as cyber fraud, online gambling, and cryptocurrency scams. The issue is a global problem. [...] Read more...

Migrant Forum in Asia inputs for the report on “Labour Migration, Business and Human Rights” to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

May 16, 2025Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) is a regional network of migrant workers, civil society organizations, trade unions, faith based organizations, lawyers, and individuals committed to advancing social justice for migrant workers and members of their families. The MFA members and partners are located in 28 countries in Asia and the Middle East. As a network,… [...] Read more...

Crying Out for Justice Vol. 4

March 20, 2024The Justice for Wage Theft Campaign, now entering its fourth year, has been a steadfast response to the pervasive and enduring issue of wage theft that continues to afflict workers globally. Launched in recognition of the fundamental principle that every migrant must be justly compensated the due salaries and benefits owed to them urgently and… [...] Read more...

Addressing Challenges and Responses in the South Korea Seasonal Worker Program

January 8, 2024 The Seasonal Worker Program(SWP) is a foreign employment permit policy in South Korea that has been in full force since 2017, following a pilot project in 2015 (Gwesan and Boeun counties) and 2016 (Gwesan, Boeun, Yanggu, and Danyang countires). The South Korea SWP is currently recruiting workers from Philippines, Nepal, Vietnam, Mongolia, Laos, Cambodia,… [...] Read more...

JOINT STATEMENT ASEAN CIVIL SOCIETY CONFERENCE – ASEAN PEOPLES’ FORUM 2022

November 8, 2022DEFENDING AND ASSERTING SOUTHEAST ASIAN PEOPLES CIVIC SPACE, DEMOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS TOWARDS AN EQUITABLE AND JUST SOCIETY Amidst the current turmoil caused by social, economic, political, and climate crisis in the region and at global levels, more than 500 participants with gender balance, from a diversity of civil society, ethnic minorities and groups, Indigenous… [...] Read more...

4th International E-Conference | “Migration, Governance, COVID-19: Perspectives, Policies, Challenges and Opportunities”

November 2, 2022GRFDT, CISAN and MFA invite you to join us for the 4th International E-Conference themed “Migration, Governance, COVID-19: Perspectives, Policies, Challenges and Opportunities” taking place from 3-4 November 2022. The conference will be held via ZOOM and kick off with the opening ceremony on 3 Nov at 5.30PM (IST), 6.00 AM (Mexico), 8.00PM (Manila). Organised… [...] Read more...

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