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ILO TRIANGLE in ASEAN - Migrant Worker Rights Protection

ASEAN Region, Southeast Asia

TRIANGLE in ASEAN (2015-2027), supported by Australia and Canada, protects migrant workers in Southeast Asia through research, policy advice, capacity building, and service facilitation. The program covers all ASEAN countries plus key destination countries. Activities include: applied research on labor migration to inform policy changes; legislative reviews based on International Labour Standards; training for government officials, workers' organizations, and private sector; public attitude tracking surveys (Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand); publications on skills mobility and recognition in ASEAN; COVID-19 impact studies on migrant workers. Related "Safe and Fair" project (ILO-UN Women) specifically addresses women migrant workers' rights.

Behavior Goal

Protect rights of women and men migrant workers; improve public attitudes toward migrants; strengthen regional cooperation on labor migration; ensure decent work conditions

Methods & Approaches

Advocacy & Policy Influence

Channels

Policy

Implementers & Partners

  • International Labour Organization (ILO)
  • UN Women

Donors & Sponsors

  • Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Global Affairs Canada

Key Takeaways

  • 1Applied research builds evidence base for policy advocacy
  • 2Public attitude surveys track sentiment changes toward migrants
  • 3Legislative reviews align national laws with international standards
  • 4Skills recognition frameworks facilitate legitimate labor mobility
  • 5COVID-19 adaptation demonstrated program responsiveness to crises

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