Migrant Forum in Asia
The struggle for recognition of and respect for domestic workers’ rights is a long and arduous road aggravated by rapid changes in our globalized world. Domestic work is considered to … Read More
MFA produced 4 campaign booklets in preparation for ILC 2010.
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino woman leading an Asian migrants group called on the International Labor Organization to pressure governments, as well as workers and employers group to work for … Read More
MFA STATEMENT AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE DOMESTIC WORKERS’ COMMITTEE 99th Session of the International Labour Conference Geneva, 3 June 2010
A vast majority of the UN-estimated 60 million … Read More
Human Rights Council 14th Session Opening Statement byMs. Navanethem PillayUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsGeneva, 31 May 2010
Mr. President,Distinguished Members of the Human Rights … Read More
OUR RESPONSES TO THE STATEMENTS MADE IN PARLIAMENTBY THE SINGAPORE ACTING MINISTER OF MANPOWER, MR. GAN KIM YONG.“Mandatory Rest day for Foreign Domestic Workers”
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This publication was put together by Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) and the Asian Migrant Domestic Workers Alliance (ADWA) in preparation for the 2010 International Labour Conference (ILC) where “ … Read More
The UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committee, affirming that migrant women, like all women, should not be discriminated against in any sphere of their life, … Read More
Joint Civil Society Declaration and Recommendation On Migration, Development and Human Rights and The Future Of The Global Forum On Migration and Development
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Asia (MFA) in its advocacy for the protection and promotion of the rights of migrant workers and their families in Asia especially women migrant domestic workers.
The ILO estimates that … Read More