Migrant Forum in Asia
Odhikar staff, in particular its secretary Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, has been subjected to surveillance and harassment by the government. This has recently extended to Mr. Khan’s family as indicated … Read More
This report explores what circumstances and conditions migrant workers (documented and undocumented) face in Taiwan, Province of China that may lead them to becoming victims of human trafficking and if … Read More
A vast majority of the UN-estimated 60 million migrant workers in Asia are women, and the issue of domestic workers (DWs) in the region is hardly new. In most cases, … Read More
On Wednesday 14 October 2009, the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) held a Day of General Discussion in … Read More
At its 301st Session (March 2008), the International Labour Organization (ILO) Governing Body agreed to an agenda item on decent work for domestic workers on the agenda of the 99th … Read More
“Today’s world must respect human rights. No country can feel safe without respecting human rights and democracy” said Dr. Mizanur Rahman , Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of … Read More
Our experience of detention and deportation unmasks the pretensions of the G20 Summit to work for greater global fiscal stability, and reveals its disregard for peoples’ human rights and dignity.… Read More
The Peoples’ Global Action had 2 Opening Ceremonies. The first was on November 1 at ONA Theater Hall where the organizers, led by Migrants Rights International, welcomed the participants. PGA … Read More
The 99th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) was successfully held from 2 to 18 June 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. For domestic workers and advocates, it was a momentous … Read More
At its 301st Session (March 2008), the International Labour Organization (ILO ) Governing Body agreed to put an item on decent work for domestic workers on the agenda at the … Read More