Defending Migrant Workers’ Rights
Forty-nine-year-old Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna always knew she wanted to become a lawyer. With a natural flair for expressing her thoughts, growing up, she was never afraid to assert her critical thinking.
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From Migrant Worker to Entrepreneur: A Success Story
Richard Regaspi was a migrant worker in the United Arab Emirates for 13 years before the COVID-19 pandemic hastened his return to the Philippines. It was a tough transition, but the move back allowed Richard and his wife to grow their young business and start a new one.
Why Promoting a Circular Economy Needs a Gender Perspective
ASEAN’s pioneering efforts in pursuing a circular economy in the region can be a game-changer. A circular economy purports a fundamental shift away from the “take, make, waste” linear economy towards an economic model that promotes the efficient use of materials by design, prolonging the value of resources and regeneration.
ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Celebrates Women in Maritime
The second International Day for Women in Maritime was celebrated early at the 44th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting (MTWG) in Da Nang, Viet Nam. The meeting, held on 9-11 May 2023, discussed strategic plans to enhance regional maritime cooperation and catalyse maritime decarbonisation in the ASEAN region. During the meeting, there were also … ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Celebrates Women in Maritime
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Policy Brief #1: Strengthening ASEAN Public Health Emergency Measures by Resilience Development Initiative and Aly Diana
This policy brief discusses the challenges in strengthening ASEAN’s public health emergency measures. It highlights the need to invest in diverse surveillance and preparedness systems; align efforts to efficiently use available resources; strengthen capacities of infrastructure—such as vaccine manufacturers and laboratories—and of health workers through training and scholarships and improved healthcare and social protection; and … ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Policy Brief #1: Strengthening ASEAN Public Health Emergency Measures by Resilience Development Initiative and Aly Diana
Upholding Child Migrants’ Rights
Migration is inevitable in today’s world. People migrate for different reasons, perhaps to seek better life opportunities, or to find refuge or a safer place to live. Sometimes, migration is a matter of choice, but at other times, it is a necessity.
Advancing Labour Rights for Migrant Fishing and Seafood Processing Sector Workers in ASEAN
With its long coastlines and fertile seas, ASEAN Member States are some of the world’s top producers and exporters of fish and seafood products. In 2020, Indonesia, Viet Nam, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Myanmar were all among the top 25 countries for marine capture fisheries. The Asian region is home to nearly 80 per … Advancing Labour Rights for Migrant Fishing and Seafood Processing Sector Workers in ASEAN
Migration by the Numbers
Reintegrating Migrant Workers into Local Job Markets
As the fifth-largest economy globally, ASEAN is both the origin and destination of 6.5 million intraregional migrant workers (UNDESA, 2019). After spending time working overseas, at the end of their contracts, migrant workers are expected to return to their home countries with a wealth of income, language fluency, enhanced skills, and technologically savvy. In theory, … Reintegrating Migrant Workers into Local Job Markets
ASEAN Commits to Strengthening Protection of Migrant Workers
Migrant workers are an integral part of the ASEAN Community, contributing to the economic and social development of both their countries of origin and destination. However, they also face many challenges and risks, such as exploitation, discrimination, and lack of access to social protection. To address these issues, ASEAN has placed the well-being of migrant … ASEAN Commits to Strengthening Protection of Migrant Workers