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ASEAN Must Confront its Domestic Workers Abuse Problem

By Erin Cook

February 22, 2018

New cases have once again pointed to an old challenge that needs to be urgently tackled.

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January 04, 2018

The Feminized Farm: Labor Migration and Women's Roles in Tajikistan's Rural Communities

As Tajik men go abroad in search of higher pay, women take on increased roles in Tajikistan's agriculture sector.

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The Feminized Farm: Labor Migration and Women's Roles in Tajikistan's Rural Communities

December 19, 2017

Hidden in Plain Sight: Australia’s Foreign Workers

A new report stresses the urgent need for Canberra to review and reform its Seasonal Workers Program.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Australia’s Foreign Workers

November 27, 2017

Beijing: How Does a Tragic Fire Turn Into the Mass Eviction of Migrant Workers?

Against public outrage, Beijing is kicking out thousands of poor residents to demolish “illegal construction.”

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Beijing: How Does a Tragic Fire Turn Into the Mass Eviction of Migrant Workers?

August 30, 2016

14 Kyrgyz Die in Moscow Warehouse Fire

A day of mourning in Bishkek sadly won't change working conditions in Moscow.

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14 Kyrgyz Die in Moscow Warehouse Fire

January 05, 2016

Tajikistan: Remittance Values Fall

While the value of remittances has indeed fallen, workers are not returning in droves as some feared.

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Tajikistan: Remittance Values Fall

September 10, 2015

South Korea's Migrant Workers in the Public Eye

The hardships faced by foreign workers in South Korea are slowing gaining more public attention.

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South Korea's Migrant Workers in the Public Eye

April 24, 2015

Is Tajikistan Moving Backward on Rights?

Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a prominent human rights advocate, says the government is not addressing crucial issues.

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Is Tajikistan Moving Backward on Rights?

April 07, 2015

Times Are Getting Tougher for Central Asian Migrant Workers in Russia

The Russian language, history, and civics test for migrant workers is getting tougher and more politicized this summer.

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Times Are Getting Tougher for Central Asian Migrant Workers in Russia

March 25, 2015

Tough Outlook for Central Asian Economies

The ADB has published a discouraging outlook for the next two years.

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Tough Outlook for Central Asian Economies

March 16, 2015

Indonesia’s Migrant Workers: Dreams and Tears

Every year, Indonesians flock abroad dreaming of opportunity. For many, the reality is harsh.

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Indonesia’s Migrant Workers: Dreams and Tears

January 22, 2015

The Need for an ASEAN Treaty on Migrant Workers

Breaking the deadlock between sending and receiving states is vital if human rights are to be protected.

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The Need for an ASEAN Treaty on Migrant Workers

July 30, 2014

Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong Denied Vote

Workers in Hong Kong claim they were denied a chance to vote in the recent Indonesian presidential election.

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Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong Denied Vote

July 18, 2014

South Korea Redefines Multiculturalism

The country is making a serious effort to adjust to its rising population of foreign residents.

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South Korea Redefines Multiculturalism

June 17, 2014

170,000 Panicked Cambodians Flee Thailand

Fears of a crackdown on undocumented workers in Thailand have caused a mass exodus of Cambodians.

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170,000 Panicked Cambodians Flee Thailand

May 22, 2014

Qatar’s Deadly World Cup

Migrant workers from South Asia are dying in their hundreds to prepare for the 2022 World Cup.

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Qatar’s Deadly World Cup

October 24, 2013

China's Reforms Leave Labor Unions Behind

Chinese leaders may be gearing up for reforms, but don’t expect China’s only legal labor union to be one of them.

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China's Reforms Leave Labor Unions Behind

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