General Info
Who are migrant workers?
Individuals who move from one region, country, or locality to another in search of employment.
What is exploitation?
Unfair treatment and abuse, including low wages, poor working conditions, and denial of basic rights.
This country has been the main destination for migrants since 1970.
The United States.
This document ensures basic human rights for everyone, including migrants.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
This network of over 80 NGOs fights for the safety of migrant workers.
Global Alliance Against Traffic on Women (GAATW).
Why do migrant workers move?
To find better job opportunities and improve their living conditions.
Give an example of a common abuse faced by migrant workers in construction.
Withholding of documents, excessive hours, delayed wages, unsafe conditions, and lack of personal protective equipment (PPE).
This region has 37.7% of the world's migrant workers.
Europe and Central Asia.
What is the IRPR?
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).
Name an organization that supports undocumented migrants.
PICUM (Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants).
What is a common job sector for migrant workers?
Agriculture, construction, domestic work, and other labor-intensive jobs.
What is underemployment?
When migrant workers cannot find jobs that match their skills, leading to inefficient use of their abilities.
Migrant workers often send these back to their home countries to support their families.
Remittances.
What is ICESCR?
International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
This alliance focuses on safety regulations for migrant workers.
Global Alliance Against Traffic on Women (GAATW).
How many migrant workers are there globally?
Over 164 million.
Name a sector with high risks of exploitation due to isolation.
Agriculture and fishing.
This country is a significant destination for migrant workers in agriculture and seasonal work.
Canada.
What is CEDAW?
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
What is PICUM?
PICUM (Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants).
What percentage of migrant workers are in high-income countries?
67.4%.
What does economic dependency mean for the families of migrant workers?
Migrant workers send a significant portion of their earnings back home, which can be crucial for their families but also creates reliance on this income.
In what sector did many migrant workers face abuse during the FIFA World Cup preparations?
Construction (in Qatar).
What rights document was adopted by the UN in 1948?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Name a top five recipient nation for LMIC remittance inflows in 2023.
Egypt, Tajikistan, etc. (Any correct country from the given context is acceptable).