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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."
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After a Year of Struggle, Marilou’s Remains to be Finally Repatriated
Finally after more than a year of struggle, the remains of Marilou Sables, an undocumented OFW in Taiwan was exhumed and cremated on July 31st and will be repatriated on August 7. READ MORE
Domestic Work is Work!
Migrant Organizations, Institutions Hold
Consultation Forum on Campaign
A consultation on forum on the campaign for Domestic Work as Labor was conducted by the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) together with the International Migrants Alliance, Asian Migrants Coordinating Body and the Mission For Migrant Workers (Hong Kong). Download Report 
Indonesian groups to up the ante against government’s ban on direct hiring
“The Indonesian Consulate’s decision not to permit Indonesian Domestic Workers in Hong Kong to renew their contracts with the same employer through direct processing shows that it chooses to hold on to their lies on protection, serve the interests of recruitment agencies, and continue denying the rights of Indonesian Domestic Workers.” READ MORE
With expressed concern on crackdown getting global
IMA calls Thai Government to withdraw crackdown plan on migrants
The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) expressed grave concern over the possible impact of a planned crackdown by the Thai Royal Government on more than 1.4 million migrant workers, mostly from Laos, Cambodia and Burma. READ MROE
Thailand sets March 31 deadline for verification scheme
HK groups score Thai gov’t for impending crackdown on undocumented workers and refugees
Thailand is set to show its rough treatment of undocumented migrants and refugees. In the guise of a national verification scheme, the government readies the stage for a massive crackdown on undocumented foreign workers and refugees in the country. READ MORE
4th Europewide Conference of Filipino Organizations (ECOFIL) held in Athens, Greece
The 4th Europewide Conference of Organizations of Filipinos (4th ECOFIL) was successfully held Nov. 2, 2009 at the Polytechnic University of Athens, in Greece. READ MORE
Second International Assembly of Migrants and Refugees successfully held as a counter-GFMD conference
Communique of the 2nd International Assembly of Migrants and Refugees
Held in Athens, Greece on November 1-4, 2009*
More than 100 delegates and guests representing 45 organizations of migrants, refugees and advocates from 20 countries, participated in the successful holding of the second International Assembly of Migrants and Refugees (IAMR) held November 1-4, in Athens, Greece. READ MORE
...previous press releases
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Uphold and Protect the Rights of Migrants:
Online Petition to Stop the Impending Massive Crackdown of
Undocumented Migrant Workers in Thailand
We the undersigned are calling on the Thai Royal Government to reconsider its decision to launch a massive crackdown on nearly 1.4 million undocumented migrant workers in Thailand after February 28, 2010. READ MORE
Dear friends from Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants & Hong Kong Coalition for a Free Burma,
We, the undersigned Burmese CBOs based in Mae Sot, Thailand, would like to express our deep appreciation for your efforts to take action at this critical time for migrants in Thailand. READ MORE
Petition Letter Addressed to the National Tax Administration of Taiwan
Urging it to Revoke its August 13, 2008 Regulation on Payment of
20% Income Tax for Migrant Workers
We organizations/individuals are calling for the revocation of the National Tax Administration of Taiwan's new regulation that all foreigners including migrant workers who would stay 183 days in any given year would need to pay 20% income tax starting January 2009. We deem this tax as oppressive and discriminatory and would not promote social justice as the government deems it in light of its ongoing tax reform package. READ MORE
An Appeal for International Support andSolidarity
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
...previous appeals
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DECLARATION OF UNITY
International Conference of Migrants Service Providerson Undocumented Migrants and the Current Global Economic Crisis
Academy House, San 76, Insu 6-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
July 16 and 17, 2010
Statement on the Centennial of International Working Women’s Day
08 March 2010
Women from poor countries lured into marriage with foreigners in the hope of a better life have emerged with worse living conditions, victims of domestic violence, discrimination, and trapped in the repressive migration policies in the country of destination. READ STATEMENT
Women migrants, intensify the struggle against modern-day slavery!
Fight for our rights, resist discrimination on migrant workers in Hong Kong
It was the struggle of women that started the International Working Women’s Day. READ MORE
Statement of the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) on the 100th year Anniversary of the International Women's Day
The Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) is one with the exploited women of the world in the commemoration of the 100th year of the International Women's Day and in their continuing fight for comprehensive rights in society. READ MORE
Further Advance the Rights, Lives and Freedoms of Women Migrants, Immigrants and Refugees! Let Us Strengthen the Global Movement of Resistance against Imperialism!
Statement of the International Migrants Alliance on the
100th Year of the International Working Women’s Day
The International Migrants Alliance celebrates the 100th year of the International Working Women’s Day by further advancing the causes of our struggling women migrants, immigrants and refugees and joining the growing international people’s movement against imperialist war and plunder, exploitation and oppression. READ MORE
Statement on the 15th ASEAN Summit 2009
Genuine development and progress for the people of ASEAN
Stop forced migration and commodification of migrant workers!
Grassroots organizations of migrants, advocates and concerned groups under the network Migrants’ Caucus on ASEAN call on to leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to work for the genuine development of countries in the region that will put an end to forced migration and the commodification of migrant workers. READ MORE
...previous statements
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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
NARRATIVE
REPORT
Seminar on Legal Labor Practices
and Human Labor Traffi cking
in Taiwan
PRIMER ON ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE PHILIPPINES
KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS GUIDE FOR FILIPINOS AND OTHER FOREIGN MIGRANTS IN JAPAN
THE TRUTH ABOUT ILLEGAL SALARY DEDUCTIONS TO INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS IN HONGKONG
The Global Forum on Migration and Development
Development not for the grassroots migrants
Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM)
September 2008
Download Proceedings in zip format
Critique on the MOA between the GRP and the GUAE in the field of Manpower and Implementation of the UAE Employment Agreement for Domestic Workers and Sponsors
The United Arab Emirates is a federation composed of seven emirates, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Um Al Quain, Ajman, and Fujairah which was formed in 1971.
A CLOSER LOOK AT FORCED MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT AID:
THE CASES OF PHILIPPINES AND INDONESIA
A contribution of the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) for the Reality of Aid – ASIA
24 June 2009
About four decades ago, development aid existed alongside the phenomenon of massive
migration of peoples with not so much elaborate agenda and hullaballoo to policy-makers as it is
now.
The Global Forum on Migration and Development
Development not for the grassroots migrants
Release date: 24 October 2008
The Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) is on its second year. Compared to other international gatherings of state representatives, it is relatively young. Yet, it has generated massive concerns already especially among the migrants and advocates for the rights and wellbeing of migrants.
 Undocumented Migrants and Immigrants: Issues and Challenges for the Defense of Their Rights and Promotion of Their Wellbeing
Paper Presentation for the Founding Assembly of the International Migrants’ Alliance
By Ramon Bultron, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM)
15 June 2008, Hong Kong SAR
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