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The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) charged that Thailand is failing to address severe abuse of Myanmar-origin migrant workers in its fishing industry.
The British-based foundation said that the Thai government has failed to tackle "endemic corruption, poor enforcement, inadequate victim support, unacceptable working conditions and deficient migration policy" in the industry.
Labour Ministry Deputy Permanent Secretary Boontharik Samiti responded to the claims by insisting that the government was making a serious effort to protect fisheries workers.
The government’s new immigration proposal risks creating a society where rights are earned, not guaranteed, warn feminist groups Project Resist and FiLiA in a joint statement
Colombia’s success in controlling the drug trade should be recognised and its sovereignty respected, argues Dr GLORY SAAVEDRA
The visa system traps workers with abusive employers, creating a vulnerable workforce scared to complain for fear of deportation — that is why we’re campaigning for a ‘common sponsorship’ model instead, writes FAVOUR DAVIDKING