Publications: Labour Migration

2008

• ILO's Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration; Non-binding principles and guidelines for a rights-based approach - (pdf 250KB)• Arabic - (pdf 657 KB)
  ILO International Migration Programme
  International Labour Office
  ISBN: 92-2-119118-4 & 978-2-119118-6
  
  Subject: The ILO Multilateral Framework comprises non-binding principles and guidelines for labour migration. It is derived from extensive research, as well as compilation and review of labour migration practices in all regions of the world. It has been drawn from principles contained in relevant international instruments and international and regional policy guidelines, including the International Agenda for Migration Management. Governments and the social partners are invited to give effect to the principles and guidelines therein. The Framework includes examples of best practices in Annex II. Relevant instruments that relate to the principles are referenced below under the principles. The provisions of the Framework shall not limit or otherwise affect obligations arising out of the ratification of any ILO Convention. It is designed to provide practical guidance to governments and to employers’ and workers’ organizations with regard to the development, strengthening and implementation of national and international labour migration policies. It can also guide other parties interested in labour migration issues.

2005

• Gender and Migration in arab States: The Case of Domestic Workers - (pdf 476KB)• Arabic - (pdf 832 KB)
  Regional Office for Arab States
  
  Subject: Domestic workers, the majority of whom are women, constitute a large portion of today's migrant worker population. As part of the international trend of feminization of international labour, much of this work remains invisible in national statistics and national labour legislation. It is not certain whether the increasing participation of women in international migration provides them with a decent wage, good working conditions, social security coverage and labour protection. It is therefore important to provide more attention to the labour situation of the growing number of women migrant workers.