Malaysia is both a destination and country of origin for labor migrants and serves as an important migration corridor in the region. The majority of the more than one million migrants come from Indonesia. However, many of them are at high risk of abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
AWO International and local partner organizations in Malaysia are primarily committed to strengthening the rights of migrant workers, promoting safe migration, and improving humane working conditions.
Southeast Asia • Philippines • Indonesia • Malaysia
Promoting the rights of migrant workers in Southeast Asia
Labour migration in Southeast Asia is a phenomenon that has existed for centuries. Despite the economic benefits for countries of origin and destination, the situation of migrants and their access to social services is often precarious. Since 2021, AWO International, together with its local partner organisation Migrant Forum Asia (MFA), has been campaigning for the rights of migrant workers in Southeast Asia.
Strengthening rights for migrant workers across borders
Hundreds of thousands of people leave Indonesia every year in search of better income. Many of them run the risk of becoming victims of abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Together with our partner organization - INFEST, we are committed to facilitating safe migration and promoting decent working conditions in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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