The ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers

The ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers
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All ASEAN Member States adopted  in 2007 the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers.

The Declaration underlines ASEAN Member States’ commitments to, among others, promote decent, humane, and dignified employment, as well as prevent and curb smuggling and trafficking of persons. Indonesia and ASEAN member states are now working towards the establishment of a legally-binding instrument on the protection of all migrant workers, regardless of their employment status.

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GFMD 2017 -  Summit Meeting RT 1.2 - "From Global Agreement to Implementation – National action plans for migration-related SDGs" - Statement by Indonesia

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