Consultation workshop on strengthening Cambodia’s legal framework for labour migration into the fishing and seafood processing sectors
A consultation workshop was held on 26th October 2022 in Phnom Penh to discuss the findings of the ILO’s gap analysis of Cambodia’s legal framework for labour migration into the fishing and seafood processing sectors in relation to the Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188), the Private Employment Agencies Convention (No. 181) and the Protocol […]
Thailand-Lao PDR bilateral meeting to support cross-border cooperation on anti-trafficking
On 26-29th October, UNDP supported a meeting between Thailand and Lao PDR in Chiang Rai province to build bilateral cooperation on anti-trafficking responses. The meeting between 68 Thai and Lao government officials and civil society organizations was the first in-person meeting between stakeholders from the two border provinces of Chiang Rai and Bokeo since the […]
ILO Regional Director visits the Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme in Samut Sakhon
The ILO Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific conducted a field visit to Samut Sakhon province to gain a better understanding of the Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme interventions in the fishing and seafood processing sectors. A one-day visit was organized on 25th October 2022 to observe the ILO’s support to […]
Enhancing legal aid and assistance for migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors
The ILO organized the 3rd Fishing Network Coordination Meeting in Myanmar with 17 participants) from trade unions, legal aid organizations, labor rights organizations and civil society organization on 9 June. The meeting discussed provision of legal aid to migrant workers and promoting the collaboration of organizations to enhance legal assistance . At the meeting, The […]
Agreement towards harmonizing laws and inspection in Indonesia’s fishing sector
Ship to Shore Rights SEA facilitated a meeting on 6 October 2021 between Anwar Sanusi, General-Secretary of the Ministry of Manpower and Basilio Dias Araujo, Deputy for the Sovereignty of Maritime Affairs and Energy, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs. The meeting agreed on establishing a harmonization team in Indonesia. The team will comprise of experts […]
The Viet Nam Central Economic Commission hears the concerns of migrant workers
Ship to Shore Rights SEA accompanied the Central Economic Commission of Viet Nam on visits to Thanh Hoa and Phu Tho to see the situation of labour migration from the perspective of migrant workers, and discuss ways forward for effective support. The activity contributes to Viet Nam’s plan to identify strategic priorities to address the […]
Promoting a sustainable reintegration programme for vulnerable migrant workers and victims of trafficking in Cambodia
On 27-30 June 2022, IOM conducted Training of Trainer (TOT) on Case Management to Return and Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking in Persons. The session was officially opened by the Secretary of State of Ministry of Social Affair Veteran and Youth Rehabilitation, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap province and head of Provincial Department of Social […]
The first Trans-National Referral Mechanism (TRM) Design National Consultation and the Reflective Workshop on National Implementation of the COMMIT 4th SPAIV held in Cambodia
UNDP in partnership with Cambodia’s Ministry of Women Affairs (MoWA) organized a two-day national workshop and consultation on 14 -15 May 2022. The event convened 70 key stakeholders working in counter-trafficking in Cambodia from sectors including government, civil societies, international development partners to collaborate under design-thinking exercises to explore potential Trans-National Referral Mechanism (TRM) pathways […]
Thai seafood processing industry agrees new steps to improve working conditions of workers
The assessment report, ‘Turning principles into pathways: the future of the GLP programme’, provided a series of recommendation to strengthen the Seafood Good Labour Practices (GLP) scheme. The Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA) and Thai Frozen Food Association (TFFA) agreed and strengthened their commitment to the programme to ensure that it succeeds as a robust […]
Over 200 Thai officials trained on forced labour issues
Ship to Shore Rights SEA participate in Thai Ministry of Labour, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s flagship training programme on prevention of forced labour and human trafficking. More than 200 multi-disciplinary government officials were trained on forced labour issues and operational indicators. ILO also provided an overview of global child labour and forced labour […]