Migrant Workers
Migrant Workers at Risk
Despite the beneficial effects of international labour migration, migrant workers face many challenges including modern slavery, discrimination, contract violations, abuse and exploitation, and unsafe working conditions, which are often dirty, demeaning, and dangerous. Much can be done to reach out and assist
Our Goals and Areas for Focus
SDG 8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments of all workers, including migrant workers, particularly women migrants, and those in precarious employment.
THEMES
Working Conditions
Living Conditions
SDG 10.7 Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
Organisations
IGOs
OECD on Migration
Economic aspects of migration | Integration policies and indicators | Migration and development | Migration policies | Monitoring migration
Singapore
Self-Help Groups/ Ground-Up Initiatives
Project Chulia Street
Project Chulia Street was formed in 2016. It is a ground up initiative that serves as a platform to bring together entities and individuals for specific projects that enhance health and happiness for migrant workers in Singapore and increasing their social and economic mobility at partnering workers accommodations.
Resources
Tools
Labour Standards
Indicators and Metrics
Papers & Publications
Learning and Courses
EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION
Sustainable businesses and economies, locally and globally