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100

Who are migrant workers?

Individuals who move from one region, country, or locality to another in search of employment.

100

What is exploitation?

Unfair treatment and abuse, including low wages, poor working conditions, and denial of basic rights.

100

This country has been the main destination for migrants since 1970.

The United States.

100

This document ensures basic human rights for everyone, including migrants.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

100

This network of over 80 NGOs fights for the safety of migrant workers.

Global Alliance Against Traffic on Women (GAATW).

200

Why do migrant workers move?

To find better job opportunities and improve their living conditions.

200

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).

200

This region has 37.7% of the world's migrant workers.

Europe and Central Asia.

200

What is the IRPR?

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).

200

Name an organization that supports undocumented migrants.

PICUM (Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants).

300

What is a common job sector for migrant workers?

Agriculture, construction, domestic work, and other labor-intensive jobs.

300

What is underemployment?

When migrant workers cannot find jobs that match their skills, leading to inefficient use of their abilities.

300

Migrant workers often send these back to their home countries to support their families.

Remittances.

300

What is ICESCR?

International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

300

This alliance focuses on safety regulations for migrant workers.

Global Alliance Against Traffic on Women (GAATW).

400

How many migrant workers are there globally?

Over 164 million.

400

Name a sector with high risks of exploitation due to isolation.

Agriculture and fishing.

400

This country is a significant destination for migrant workers in agriculture and seasonal work.

Canada.

400

What is CEDAW?

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

400

What is PICUM?

PICUM (Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants).

500

What percentage of migrant workers are in high-income countries?

67.4%.

500

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.

500

In what sector did many migrant workers face abuse during the FIFA World Cup preparations?

Construction (in Qatar).

500

What rights document was adopted by the UN in 1948?

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

500

Name a top five recipient nation for LMIC remittance inflows in 2023.

Egypt, Tajikistan, etc. (Any correct country from the given context is acceptable).