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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...

SAVE THE DATES | People’s Migration Challenge – Asia Regional Consultations

February 24, 2022People’s Migration Challenge – Asia Regional Consultations In preparation for the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2022, the PMC organizers will hold regional-level discussions based on the thematic priorities found in the 12 Key Ways position paper and PMC one-pager briefs which were all brought about by global civil society conversations. It is a build-up from previous global conversations… [...] Read more...

REPORT | Crying Out for Justice: Wage Theft Against Migrant Workers during COVID-19 Volume 3

February 21, 2022Report: Crying Out for Justice: Wage Theft Against Migrant Workers during COVID-19, Volume 3 Migrant Forum in Asia releases the 3rd volume of its analysis report series, “Crying Out for Justice: Wage Theft Against Migrant Workers during COVID-19” This report is an analysis of the cases documented by MFA members and partners as part of… [...] Read more...

Virtual Launch of the 3rd Volume of Crying Out for Justice: Wage Theft Against Migrant Workers during COVID-19

February 7, 2022SAVE THE DATE! Virtual Launch of the 3rd Volume of Crying Out for Justice: Wage Theft Against Migrant Workers during COVID-19 MONDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2022 8PM-10PM Manila Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) invites you to the virtual launch of the 3rd Volume of Crying Out for Justice: Wage Theft Against Migrant Workers during COVID-19…. [...] Read more...

Launch of Repatriation Studies of Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka

January 12, 2022Launch of Repatriation Studies of Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) together with Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU), Centre for Indian Migrant Studies Kerala (CIMS), and Lawyers Beyond Borders Sri Lanka (LBB-SL) conducted three studies to assess the conditions of migrants, the support or services provided, and the repatriation… [...] Read more...

International Human Rights Day – Migrant Women Forum’s Statement

December 10, 2021INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY Migrant Women Forum Statement “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” – Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Today marks International Human Rights Day – a day observed each year to commemorate the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal… [...] Read more...

Policy Brief No. 5 | Japan’s Specialized Skilled Worker Visa Scheme

November 23, 2021Policy Brief No. 5 Japan’s Specialized Skilled Worker Visa Scheme Last September 2021, a consultation between Migrant Forum in Asia and Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan was held to brief MFA members on the new visa scheme of Japan. The Specified Skilled Worker Visa scheme, put into effect in April 2019, is reflective of the… [...] Read more...

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