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Watching over migrant workers
Oped, Dana Graber Ladek, Published on 22/04/2020
» As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have widespread effects on the economy and workforce in Thailand, migrant workers are among the worst affected by this unprecedented global health crisis.
Spectre of debt leaves migrant workers ill at ease
News, Dana Graber Ladek, Published on 15/06/2019
» The International Day of Family Remittances -- celebrated on the 16th of June each year -- recognises the efforts of 200 million migrants across the world who send home billions of dollars which sustains 800 million people in their home countries. Remittances are a major contributor to development and approximately 40% of them go to rural areas where poverty is a pressing issue.
Business can join trafficking fight
News, Dana Graber Ladek, Published on 02/07/2018
» The recent upgrading of Thailand's status to Tier 2 of the US Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) is a positive development that will be welcome by many. While Thailand has yet to fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the report recognises the significant counter-trafficking efforts the Thai government has undertaken.
Female migrants hidden impetus behind economy
News, Dana Graber Ladek, Published on 09/03/2018
» We live in a world of unprecedented mobility with an estimated 258 million international migrants globally. Women and girls represent almost half of that number. All of them want better lives and are full of hopes, ideas and aspirations. This week marks International Women's Day. It is a time for the global community to reflect on progress made towards empowering female migrants and protecting their rights.