Migrant Worker Resource Centres

Date Shared:

Monday, October 14, 2019 - 15:57

Countries and areas:

Global

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Contributors:

International Organizations

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Tags:

Migration Handbooks, Migrant Protection and Assistance, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants

Summary:

The ILO has supported the establishment of Migrant Worker Resource Centres (MRCs) in multiple countries. The MRCs are run by government, trade unions and civil society organizations, and provide information and support services (including legal support and dispute resolution). The ILO has also developed an operations manual for the establishment and operation of MRCs.

Link:

https://www.ilo.org/asia/areas/WCMS_234459/lang--en/index.htm

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 2.2 "Communicating Effectively with Migrants"