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Migrant Workers
The Feminized Farm: Labor Migration and Women's Roles in Tajikistan's Rural Communities
By Catherine Putz
As Tajik men go abroad in search of higher pay, women take on increased roles in Tajikistan's agriculture sector.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Australia’s Foreign Workers
By Grant Wyeth
A new report stresses the urgent need for Canberra to review and reform its Seasonal Workers Program.
Beijing: How Does a Tragic Fire Turn Into the Mass Eviction of Migrant Workers?
By Charlotte Gao
Against public outrage, Beijing is kicking out thousands of poor residents to demolish “illegal construction.”
14 Kyrgyz Die in Moscow Warehouse Fire
By Catherine Putz
A day of mourning in Bishkek sadly won't change working conditions in Moscow.
Tajikistan: Remittance Values Fall
By Catherine Putz
While the value of remittances has indeed fallen, workers are not returning in droves as some feared.
South Korea's Migrant Workers in the Public Eye
By Steven Denney
The hardships faced by foreign workers in South Korea are slowing gaining more public attention.
Is Tajikistan Moving Backward on Rights?
By Catherine Putz
Oinikhol Bobonazarova, a prominent human rights advocate, says the government is not addressing crucial issues.
Times Are Getting Tougher for Central Asian Migrant Workers in Russia
By Catherine Putz
The Russian language, history, and civics test for migrant workers is getting tougher and more politicized this summer.
Tough Outlook for Central Asian Economies
By Paolo Sorbello
The ADB has published a discouraging outlook for the next two years.
Indonesia’s Migrant Workers: Dreams and Tears
By Michael Malay and Nicolas Axelrod
Every year, Indonesians flock abroad dreaming of opportunity. For many, the reality is harsh.
The Need for an ASEAN Treaty on Migrant Workers
By Abdulkadir Jailani
Breaking the deadlock between sending and receiving states is vital if human rights are to be protected.
Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong Denied Vote
By Aria Danaparamita
Workers in Hong Kong claim they were denied a chance to vote in the recent Indonesian presidential election.