Migrant Worker

A migrant worker is an individual who moves from one place to another, typically across national borders, to work in another country or region. Migrant workers may be attracted to other countries or regions by the availability of jobs, higher wages, or other economic opportunities. Migrant workers often face a range of challenges, including language barriers, discrimination, and exploitation. Migrant workers may be employed in a variety of different industries, including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. The rights and protections of migrant workers vary depending on the laws and policies of the countries in which they work. Some countries have laws that specifically protect the rights of migrant workers, while others do not.

 

 

Govt bent on reaching TIP Tier 1 this year – Bangkok Post
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Govt bent on reaching TIP Tier 1 this year – Bangkok Post

The government has affirmed its determination to achieve an upgrade from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in the US’ Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP report), said Boonchob Suthamanuswong, the permanent secretary for labour. Mr Boonchob made the remark during a discussion with James L Wayman, a political adviser to the US ambassador to Thailand, on…

How Baltimore-based groups fight human trafficking in Maryland and across the U.S.
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How Baltimore-based groups fight human trafficking in Maryland and across the U.S.

A young Colombian woman was told being an au pair was a “wonderful opportunity” in the United States — she could take classes and improve her English skills while working as a live-in nanny for an American family. However, after being matched with a family in Prince George’s County, the couple forced her to work…

Riau Islands among 'hot spots' for smuggling of Indonesian migrant workers – The Star
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Riau Islands among 'hot spots' for smuggling of Indonesian migrant workers – The Star

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama):The Riau Islands are identified as one of the ‘hot spots’ of human trafficking in Indonesia, said the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD. Through a post on his Instagram account, he said that the region, especially Batam, is also used by the syndicate as a gateway for…

Mahfud questions Riau police over human trafficking – Archipelago – The Jakarta Post
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Mahfud questions Riau police over human trafficking – Archipelago – The Jakarta Post

Fadli (The Jakarta Post) Batam   ●   Fri, April 7, 2023 2023-04-07 13:48 0 Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD is questioning the National Police over their handling of a human trafficking case in Riau Islands province in which they have yet to detain any suspects. Mahfud said he was…

Understanding and Pursuing Labor Trafficking Cases Collaboratively – MDPI
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Understanding and Pursuing Labor Trafficking Cases Collaboratively – MDPI

1. Introduction The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was introduced in 2000, defining sex and labor trafficking and creating criminal statutes to facilitate investigations, prosecutions, and provide victim services in the United States [1]. Despite the TVPA, most local law enforcement agencies required years to begin investigating street level prostitution and residential brothels as potential…

Americans thought child labor was a travesty ‘over there.’ That myth has been shattered.
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Americans thought child labor was a travesty ‘over there.’ That myth has been shattered.

Child labor in palm oil industry in Southeast Asia tied to Girl Scout cookies In India, I have squatted with kids on towering heaps of smelly trash, helping as they picked through rubbish for the tiny items they think they can sell or use. In Congo, I have knelt at the 2-foot openings of unstable…

Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded
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Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded

MANILA, Philippines — The recent move by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies to undertake an intensified effort for the country’s fight against human trafficking that victimizes overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is being lauded as a “welcome development”. According to lawyer Jose Vicente Salazar, the multi-agency effort comes at…

Vietnam joins international efforts in human trafficking prevention
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Vietnam joins international efforts in human trafficking prevention

Consistent with the viewpoint on facilitating safe, orderly and regular migration, and resolutely combating illegal migration, the Vietnamese government has regarded the fight against illegal migration and human trafficking a regular and long-term political task.  This task should be performed proactively with the close coordination of the international community. In August 2022, 42 Vietnamese in…