The 3rd ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour was held on 19-20 July 2010 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. There were more then 100 participants who actively participated in workshop discussions and produce 6 key recommendations on enhancing Awareness and Information Services to Protect the Rights of Migrant Workers. [ More... ]
As part of ASEAN’s commitment to protect and promote the rights of migrant workers, the ASEAN Committee on the Implementation of the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers (ACMW) convened the 3rd ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour in Ha Noi from 19 to 21 July 2010 [ More... ]
The 21st ASEAN Labour Ministerial Meeting (ALMM) was convened in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, on 24 May 2010. On the development of an ASEAN instrument on the protection and promotion of the rights of migrant workers as mandated by the Leaders, the Ministers agreed to SLOM’s decision that the Instrument Drafting Team should continue its works using innovative approaches to reach consensus, for example by focusing on common ground. [ More... ]
TF AMW submission to the ACMW on the Drafting of the ASEAN Instrument on the protection and promotion of the rights of migrant workers. The meeting was held on 1st April 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand. The TF-AMW plans to finalize the Civil Society Framework Instrument by May 1, 2009, and will be requesting the opportunity to present this Framework Instrument at the meeting of the ASEAN SLOM in Vientiane. [ More... ]
TF-AMW submission to the ACMW Workshop on Scope and Coverage and Rights of Migrant Workers. The Workshop was held from 26 to 27 March 2009, Manila, Philippines. The TF AMW believes that the scope and coverage of the forthcoming Instrument should be made comprehensive and include all migrant workers and members of their families residing with them. [ More... ]
14th ASEAN Summit dialogue between ASEAN Heads of Government and Civil Society was held at Dusit Thani Hotel, Cha-am, Hua Hin, on 28 Feb 2009. [ More... ]
The TF AMW submission to the HLP was noted at the meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan on January 12-15, 2009. TF AMW statement was sent to the ASEAN Secretary-General, the HLP Chairman and the HLP Member of Singapore. TF AMW urged the HLP to consider creating a Subcommittee on Migrant Workers to operate subordinate to the AHRB. [ More... ]
On May 7, 2008, the Task Force on ASEAN Migrant Workers, led by the Task Force convener Sinapan Samydorai, and accompanied by representatives of key Thai members of the Task Force, met with Dr. Anish Kumar Roy, the Director of the Bureau of Resources Development of the ASEAN Secretariat -- on the sidelines of the ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) and ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting (ALMM).
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The Task Force recommendations: The ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) now formally launch the ASEAN Committee to Implement the Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers. Next, the ASEAN Committee to Implement the Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers form a civil society advisory council to provide the opportunity for genuine participation of all stakeholders in the Committee's deliberations. [ More... ]
Task Force on ASEAN Migrant Workers member Migrant Forum in Asia reported on the Task Force consultation activities and presented key elements of the Civil Society –Trade Union Position Paper for the ASEAN Instrument on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers. While the forum was a closed door event among ASEAN leaders, Task Force member Migrant Forum in Asia [MFA] was invited to speak on migration issues and concern. [ More... ]
The Declaration objectives aim at protection and promotion of the rights of migrants among the ASEAN countries. It is also specified the principles of sending, receiving and transit countries based on principle of human rights and international labour standards. [ More... ]
A new deal for migrant workers in South East Asia is being pressed on ASEAN states. The task force recommends compliance provisions and contact with focal points in each state’s Ministry of Labour. Action against discrimination is
urged along with action against brokers, agents and employers who hold migrant workers’ passports.
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On 28 March 2007, the Task Force convened a regional consultation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to discuss the ASEAN Declaration on the protection and promotion of the rights of migrant workers in the ASEAN region. The consultation also aimed to elaborate on trade union and NGO collaboration in upholding the rights and wellbeing of migrant workers.
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The unprecedented Memorandum of Understanding clearly lays out methods and areas of cooperation to combat all aspects of human trafficking. [ More... ]
