In a small village in the Philippines, Marian Duhapa, a 32-year-old mother, faces a heartbreaking decision. She must leave her baby daughter Quinn behind to work in Taiwan. This is not an easy choice, but it is necessary. Marian needs to support her family of 11. Life in the Philippines is tough. Every expense is a struggle. Even with a job, the money is not enough. ...

In the vast world of people moving from one place to another for work, a big chunk comes from Asia and the Pacific. These migrants often end up in short-term, low-paying jobs, mostly in the Gulf countries. It's a tough world out there for these workers, with issues ranging from unfair labor practices to plain old human right violations. Back in 2003, twelve ...

India has a massive labor force working overseas in low-paying jobs. Unfortunately, these workers often lack proper rights and protections due to weak rules both globally and within India. Civil society groups in India are stepping up to change this. They are using various strategies to promote these workers' rights. Unlike in other countries, Indian civil society g...

In recent years, China has been promoting entrepreneurship and innovation among migrant workers. This has led many to consider starting businesses in their hometowns or moving back to their registered communities for work. But does this choice affect their families' living standards? Let's dive into the details. First, let's talk about income. Migrant workers who de...

Taiwan's labor minister, Hsu Ming-chun, recently made some eyebrow-raising comments about the potential recruitment of Indian migrant workers. In an interview, she mentioned that people from India's northeast region have "similar skin color and diets like us" and are "really good at sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and construction." She also highlighted t...