Journalists have a voice that many workers do not. They can shine a light on abusive practices and the denial of fundamental human and labour rights. They can alert their readers or viewers to the abuses.
The COVID-19 impact on mobility of workers across borders is creating unique vulnerabilities for migrant workers. At the same time, employers in countries of destination are being challenged by critical labour shortages.
Media outlets and individual journalists can be key influencers in how migrants are perceived, highlighting the issues and challenges faced by migrants, and bringing these into mainstream discussion.
The ILO, through the REFRAME project (Global Action to Improve the Recruitment Framework of Labour Migration), supports the creation and strengthening of the domestic workers' organization SENAMAMA.
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