Tag: Migrant workers

At least 2,800 “illegal migrants,” including people from Myanmar, were arrested trying to enter Thailand since last week

Despite the inhumane conditions, many migrant fishers are unable or are afraid to leave their ships due to debts

Unable to find work to support themselves in Cambodia, workers are making risky illegal border crossings to Thailand

The COVID-19 crisis has intensified vulnerabilities in working in foreign lands, particularly for women migrant workers

Filipino workers are reportedly being required by their employers to shoulder the costs of health and safety protocol for COVID-19

Hong Kong announced it would reexamine the vaccine requirement for domestic helpers following complaints raised from some sectors

Philippine Bishop Ruperto Santo said the "personal health and consent of persons” should be taken into consideration prior to vaccination

Catholic Church launches program to support and protect internal migrant workers in various Indian states

Migrant workers have poor access to health services, social protection, education, housing and sanitation, food and water, and other utilities

Working away from home, migrant workers face various challenges