Development through systematic commodification of migrants
NOT for the Benefit of the Grassroots
A critique of the Third Global Forum on Migration and Development
November 4-5, 2009
Athens, Greece
In its first meeting in Brussels, Belgium, the Global Forum on Migration and Development’s (GFMD) main
agenda was on the impacts of migration on social and economic development. The following year in Manila,
Philippines, GFMD’s goal was to emphasize the human aspect of migration and the protection of migrant
rights, and to examine the impact of such protection in reinforcing development.
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.
UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Case Studies on Filipino Migrant Women in Japan
by Filipino Migrants Center (FMC)
FMC’s encounter with Filipina victims of domestic violence or DV in Japan began in 2000, the same year it was established primarily as a counseling center for migrant Filipinos in Nagoya. At that time, there were only 144,871 registered Filipinos in Japan and about 20,000-30,000 "overstays" and undocumented Filipino migrant workers.
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. Concepts and co-relations then were quite different. On the one hand, development aid to
poorer countries through capital infusion and provision of technical skills would bring about growth, prosperity and development. While on the other hand, the migration of peoples from poorer countries to more advanced ones will naturally occur as unemployment exists in poor countries and job opportunities can be found in more economically advanced countries.
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
Sponsorship System and its Effects on Expatriate Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries*
Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM)
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
Managing Director
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
Report on the 2nd FILIPINO WOMEN MIGRANT WORKERS' SUMMIT
The Second Filipino Women Migrant Workers’ Summit
Building on gains and working for more victories in the struggle for the rights of Filipino
migrant workers and families
Transnationalism from Below:
the Case study of Asian Migrants Coordinating Body
By
Hsiao-Chuan Hsia
Associate Professor
Graduate Institute for Social Transformation Studies
Shih Hsin University
Taipei, Taiwan
Paper to be presented at 15th International Symposium of
International Consortium for Social Development,
Hong Kong, China, July 16-20, 2007
Report on the FILIPINO WOMEN MIGRANT WORKERS' SUMMIT, Hong Kong 2006
Prospects and Impass of Multicultural Citizenship in the Era of Globalization:
The Case of Immigrant Movement in Taiwan
by Hsiao-Chuan Hsia
Presented at International Conference on Political Challenges and Democratic
Institutions, organized by Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei:
NTU, Dec. 3-4, 2004
NEW POEA TRAINING SCHEME: A NEW RACKET for EXTORTION, A NEW BURDEN for FILIPINO DOMESTIC WORKERS
Critique of the Pre-qualification of Filipino Household Service Workers (HSW) Scheme
Mission for Migrant Workers (HK) Society (MFMW)
Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM)
16 January 2007
PROCEEDINGS – REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS
19 – 24 October 2003
Port Dickson, Malaysia
Organized by:
The Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants
TENAGANITA
MIGRANTE International
NATIONAL MIGRANT JUSTICE GATHERING: BUILDING SOLIDARITY, TAKING ACTION;
GLOBALIZATION and MIGRATION
Ramon Bultron, Managing Director
Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants
York University, Toronto, Ontario
June 10-11, 2006
THE GRAVE ATTACK ON MIGRANTS' RIGHTS TAUGHT US ONE THING: GET ORGANIZED! BUILD ALLIANCES!
Ramon Bultron, Managing Director
Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants
York University, Toronto, Ontario
June 10-11, 200
SUBMISSION FROM MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKER ORGANIZATIONS
HONG KONG CEDAW SHADOW REPORT 2006...read full text
Proceedings of the International
Workshop for Asian NGO’s on Women Immigrants
and Migrants organized by Asia Pacific Mission for
Migrants (APMM), Awakening Foundation and Graduate
School for Social Transformation Studies in coordination
with the Alliance for Human Rights Legislation of
Immigrants and Migrants, May 13 to 15, 2005 at Chien
Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center, Taipei, Taiwan...download file
