Agonising condition of our migrant workers
International Migrant Workers Rights Day is globally observed on 18 December. Migration is an impactful term drawing increasing attention across the world. Protecting the rights of migrant workers ultimately benefits the state itself. A total number of 7.5 million Bangladeshis are living abroad as migrant workers. The country has ranked sixth among top 20 countries of origin for international migrants.
It has been found by studies that more than 500,000 migrant workers had returned from abroad between 2006 and 2011 , a time period in which 3.5 million had left the nation. In 2014, 426,000 people migrated to work in another country – most often on temporary labor contracts. The number clearly depicts how our migrant workers are working relentlessly to add to our economy. Our GDP is increasing day by day and one of the significant reasons behind this is the remittance. But we are not able to provide them protected rights yet.
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September 18 is Migrants Day. Crédito: DMEPhotography/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Today is International Migrants Day, a global event that highlights the contributions of the millions of migrants and displaced people around the world. The United Nations initiated this day of solidarity with migrants on December 18, 1990 when it adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
To quote the UN’s website, “Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life.”
I recently had the great opportunity to interview and document the stories of 24 migrants to my hometown of Richmond, Virginia in “ Portraits of Immigrant Voices,” a new content initiative sponsored by The City of Richmond’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and co-funded by Virginia Humanities. It provides a perfect example of hum
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SINCE the arrival of migrant workers to Malaysia in the 1980s, the community continues to shape the growth of Malaysia.
Their contribution to the development and economy of Malaysia is undeniably, immense.
As we celebrate International Migrants Day today, the National Human Rights Society (Hakam) unequivocally calls for the dignity, human and labour rights of migrant workers in Malaysia to be respected, and safeguarded.
During the lockdown in Malaysia, migrant workers served as front-liners alongside Malaysians, in health, transport and food services to make our lives more bearable.
We salute all front-liners who unselfishly served the nation in this time of need.
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