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"We dream of a society where families were not broken up
by urgent need for survival. We dream and will actively work for a homeland where there is opportunity for everyone to live a decent and humane life."

Consulate serves only the interest of agencies
Indonesian migrants demand direct and simpler processing for advanced renewal
"The Indonesian Consulate is pro-recruitment agency, anti-migrant worker. READ MORE

‘Suicide’ of OFWs on the rise, causes alarm as no govt. efforts seen
A chapter of the largest alliance of overseas Filipino workers’ organizations in the Middle East today said that the increase of reported ‘suicide’ of OFWs in the United Arab Emirates is quite alarming as there is no action seen from the concerned Philippine officials in the said Middle Eastern country. READ MORE

Philippine Embassy in Kuwait Condemned for its Arrogance and its Officials unworthy of Being Called Public Servants
Migrante Kuwait condemns the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait for its arrogant and improper manner unworthy of public servants in the treatment of Maliam Guiamalon who sought its assistance on August 11. READ MORE

International migrant group condemns Kuwaiti police inhumane treatment to striking, unpaid Bangladeshi workers
The International Migrants Alliance (IMA), a newly founded broad international alliance of 112 progressive migrant organizations of different nationalities from 25 countries around the world, condemns in the strongest terms the brutal and inhumane treatment by the Kuwaiti police to striking, unpaid Bangladeshi workers. READ MORE

FDW campaign forces HK gov't to include ongoing contracts in levy suspension
This is victory enough
We view that the advanced contract renewal option is the concrete concession won by the foreign domestic workers (FDWs) in the campaign for the levy suspension for all contracts. READ MORE

Exclusion of existing contracts threatens our job security
Foreign maids to rally thousands for blanket coverage and immediate levy suspension
Suspension of levy for new contracts alone poses a clear and present danger to the 220,000 ongoing contracts. This government is endangering our jobs and will surely lead to mass termination of FDWs. READ MORE

An Appeal for International Support and Solidarity
Re: Unjust arrest of Three Migrants' Trade Union leaders in Korea
We are requesting your signatories to a petition for the release of the top leadeship of the Migrants Trade Union (MTU) in Korea and an end to its crackdown by the Korean government...READ MORE

Letter of Appeal to Declare Certain Provisions of the Nationality Law of Japan as Unconstitutional; and to Grant Japanese Nationality to Petitioners
There is an increasing number of children borne by mixed parents, particularly between women from the Philippines and Japanese men...READ MORE

Petition Addressed to Taiwan's Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) On the beatings of 4 Filipino workers in Formosa Plastics Group
We, individuals and organizations from within and outside Taiwan are deeply concerned with the beating up of four Filipino workers by security guards of the Formosa Plastics Group (FPG) in Mailiao, Yun Lin County last Aug. 2...READ MORE

URGENT ACTION: Assault of four protesters at the Philippines Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
We urge your immediate intervention to ensure that an impartial investigation be conducted regarding this incident...READ MORE

We Call for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Onder Dolutas!
Stop Criminalization of Migrants and Refugees!
The International Migrants Alliance, a global alliance of more than a hundred organizations of migrants, immigrants and refugees from 25 countries worldwide, condemn the unjust arrest and continued detention of Mr. Onder Dolutas...READ MORE

New Employment Contract requires OFWs to Pay for own fare to Taiwan
Migrante Taiwan condemns the new employment contract for Taiwan that requires foreign workers to pay for their own airfare to the island. READ MORE

STATEMENT ON MASSIVE CRACKDOWN OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN SOUTH KOREA
We member organizations of the Katipunan ng mga Samahan ng Migranteng Manggagawa sa Korea (KASAMMAKO) or the Unity of Filipino Migrant Workers Associations in Korea, with clenched fists calls for a stop to the massive crackdown on migrant workers in South Korea especially Filipino migrant workers, respect and protect their human rights...READ MORE

Statement of the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants on the International Women's Day
08 March 2008
The Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) stands with the oppressed women of the world in the commemoration of the International Women's Day and in the continuing struggle of women for comprehensive rights in the society...READ MORE

Philippine Embassy in Kuwait Indifferent to the Plight of 50 Complaining OFWs
The Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) deplores Philippine Embassy officials in Kuwait for their indifference to the appalling plight of 50 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Gulf Link Transport Company...READ MORE

In Commemoration of the Yeosu Detention Center Fire Deaths:
International Days of Action for Migrant Workers Rights
Stop the crackdown and deportations! Legalize all undocumented migrant workers...READ MORE

Foreign Brides Research
Psychosocial Profile and Perspectives of Foreign Brides
By the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM)
Supported by the Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst e.V. (EED)
May 2007

Attitude of the Local People to Foreign Brides
A Research Project by the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM)
Supported by the Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst e.V. (EED)
February 2007

This mini-research is part of the program of the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) to combat sex trafficking. Though it is focused mainly on Filipino women, it can also be used to understand in general how sex trafficking works and its extent, especially in Third World countries

October 28-30, 2008
Manila, Philippines

PETITION DEMANDING JUSTICE FOR HAZEL, NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND MIGRANTS

"PETITION TO SAVE THE LIFE OF MAY VECINA"

"Please support nine Japanese-Filipino children together with their Filipina mothers who filed an appeal at the 38th Section of the Civil Court, Tokyo District Court and to the Minister of Justice in Japan."

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July 2008

The Year of Living Dangerously for Undocumented Migrant Workers

BEING AN UNDOCUMENTED migrant worker has always been a risk and this year is getting more dangerous living as one in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.

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KASAMMAKO NEWSLETTER - Katipunan ng mga Samahan ng Migranteng Manggagawa sa Korea (Unity of Filipino Migrant Workers in Korea)

BATINGAW - official publication of MIGRANTE-Melbourne

MIGRANT FOCUS - The Monthly Newsletter of The Mission for Filipino Migrant Workers (Hong Kong) Society

KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS GUIDE FOR FILIPINOS AND OTHER FOREIGN MIGRANTS IN JAPAN

THE TRUTH ABOUT ILLEGAL SALARY DEDUCTIONS TO INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS IN HONGKONG

Sponsorship System and its Effects on Expatriate Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries*
Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants
July 2008

Submission of the Asian Migrants Coordinating Body (AMCB) to the HK Executive Council on the suspension of the levy

Conflicts in Conflicts in the Asia Pacific and Economic Impediments to Peace
Prepared by: Mr. Ramon Bultron, APMM for the World Association of Christian Communications – Asia Region
Triennial Assembly and Seminar
Chiang Mai, Thailand
17 to 20 May 2008

The Struggle and Development of Migrants Movement:
The Philippine Experience
by Ramon Bultron, APMM
Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Transborder and Diaspora: Governance, Survival and Movements
October 7-8, 2006, Taipei
Organized by the Graduate Institute for Social Transformation Studies, Shih Hsin University, Taipei, Taiwan

International Conference on Border Control and
Empowerment of Immigrant Brides
September 29, 30, 2007

ASIAN MIGRANT WORKERS' SUMMIT
Narrative Report
Hongkong, China
25 November 2007

A Critique of the new POEA Memorandum Circular No. 04 and the Ban on Direct Hiring
Mission for Migrant Workers (MFMW) and Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM)
30 January 2008

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