PHILIPPINES: GOOD PRACTICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF FILIPINO WOMEN MIGRANT WORKERS IN VULNERABLE JOBS
- Date
2002-08-01
- Authors
Maria Angela “Mayan” C. Villalba
- Abstract
This article is about overview of socio-economic context of overseas migration, general trends in migration, concerns and needs of women migrant workers. It analyzes the legislative framework relating to migration protection. It also examines the government migration policies and programmes. Finally, the paper also discusses about private and government initiatives protecting the welfare of migrant workers and their families.
- Number of pages
1-57
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- Keywords
Philippines, Effective initiatives in Protecting women migrant workers
- Economic sectors
Occupations in services - Domestic work, Home child care providers, and Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
- Content types
Policy analysis and Support initiatives
- Target groups
Policymakers, Researchers, and NGOs/community groups/solidarity networks
- Geographical focuses
Philippines
- Spheres of activity
Gender and sexuality studies, Law, and Social work
- Languages
English
