What type of insurance do contract-based overseas workers usually have? Who will pay for health insurance overseas? Can migrant workers take annual leave? These are some of the most frequently asked questions for overseas migrant workers. The second video in the series of educational videos answers these common questions regarding types of insurance and occupational […]
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Welcome to the first video in a series of educational videos dedicated to promoting health among migrant workers! In this series, we aim to provide essential information on various health topics specifically tailored to meet the needs of migrant workers.
The roundtable discussion was led by the Secretariats of the MHWG, the General Office for Population and Family Planning MOH, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and World Health Organization (WHO). High on the agenda was the presentations by MOFA, MOLISA and MOH on the overview of international migration since the resumption of the border opening
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Migrant Health Working Group – improve Vietnamese migrants’ access to information and health-care services for migrant workers in Japan and the Republic of Korea. Source: https://vtv4.vtv.vn/video/diem-hen-nam-chau/-45327.html
Dili – This week (14/9), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) facilitated the return of 11 Vietnamese migrants from Timor-Leste. The migrants (8 men and 3 women) were rescued by Timor-Leste authorities after drifting at sea for days when their vessel developed problems and they eventually landed on the uninhabited Jaco Island. After sleeping rough, in open
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Berlin – The number of migrants in the labour force worldwide has tripled in the past decade, and the remittances they send home to lower- and middle-income countries outpaces foreign aid, a new report from the IOM Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC) shows. The Global Migration Indicators (GMI) 2021 report provides snapshots of the latest data available
Statement of the UN Migration Network Geneva – On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the United Nations Network on Migration calls on the international community to strengthen collective action to protect migrants’ lives, reduce their vulnerabilities and maximize the benefits of safe, orderly and regular migration. As the international community prepares for the first International
12 May 2022, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) have partnered to study the impacts of Covid-19 on the labour rights of internal migrant workers in Viet Nam with a focus on the apparel, footwear and electronics industries. The seven-month study,
