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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. [...]
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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. [...]
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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. [...]
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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. [...]
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MFA is a regional network of non-government organizations (NGOs), associations and trade unions of migrant workers, and individual advocates in Asia who are committed to protect and promote the rights and welfare of migrant workers.
It is guided by a vision of an alternative world system based on respect for human rights and dignity, social justice, and gender equity, particularly for migrant workers.
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