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Who We Are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 174 member states and a presence in over 100 countries.
About
About
IOM Global
IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.
Cross-cutting (Global)
Cross-cutting (Global)
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- 2030 Agenda
International labour migration is defined as the movement of people from one country to another for the purpose of employment. Today, an estimated 4 to 5 million migrants are working in Thailand. Despite the efforts made to ensure the protection of migrant workers, many remain vulnerable and assume significant risk during the migration process. Many migrants and their families, especially those who migrate irregularly, are particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation due to their precarious legal status. In collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, UN agencies and civil society organizations, IOM is working to enhance the lives of labour migrants in Thailand by:
- Promoting high-level national dialogue to facilitate the development of migration policies for the benefit of the country, migrants and society at large;
- Implementing programmes that improve migrants’ access to basic social services and assistance while fostering cooperation and common understanding of migrant issues among all stakeholders involved in migration management in Thailand;
- Providing men and women migrants from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam with labour market, demand-oriented professional and life-skills to enhance their access to improved employment opportunities and conditions, both in Thailand and upon return to countries of origin.
IOM is also active in engaging the private sector in promoting fair labour and ethical recruitment. Global supply chains are complex and involve a wide range of actors, working at multiple sites, with goods and workers crossing multiple borders. Migrant workers in these supply chains are highly vulnerable to poor working conditions, abuse and exploitation, and sometimes human trafficking for forced labour. IOM is actively engaged in addressing these vulnerabilities and has developed comprehensive expertise to assist private sector actors in enhancing procurement policies and reinforce the "employer pays" business model.