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Key Paraguayan Laws Protecting Laboring Paraguayan Children: Law 1680/01
Overview: This law provides the backbone of child protection law in Paraguay. It holds important rights and protections for laboring Paraguayan children under the current labor code ; but many workers- especially those who are low income or hail from indigenous, migrant, or rural backgrounds- do not know about them and may still face the threat of potential exploitation & life threatening conditions.
Author’s Name: Amelia-Andrea Ramirez
The Key Law Protecting Malaysian Migrant Workers: Malaysia’s 2007 Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act
Overview: The 2007 Anti-Trafficking Act outlines important protections for smuggled migrant workers in Malaysia, including the criminalization of trafficking, immunity of undocumented individuals, and more, but many migrants are unaware of these rights.
Author’s Name: Brianna Marichal
International Protections for Muslim Migrant Workers Against India’s Exclusive Labor Laws
Overview: Highlighted international policies agreed upon by India protect and empower the rights of migrant laborers against discrimination, but the application of such is exclusive of Muslim migrant workers in the country due to religious belonging.
Author’s Name: Lily N. Shanker
Protections Provided to Migrant Farm Laborers in the United States under MSPA
Overview: This article provides information on the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Acts (MSPA) coverage, the significant protections it provides, some of the common violations of the MSPA, and a starting point on some of the helpful resources that can be utilized
Author’s Name: Togrul Savalan
Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act: Rights for Migrant Workers in the Fishing Industry
Overview: This document provides an overview of Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act that protects laborers susceptible to trafficking and exploitation in industries like commercial fishing, but many workers still face unsafe conditions, abuse, and deportation due to poor enforcement.
Author’s Name: Nabeeha Ilyas
Exploitation Risks and Legal Framework for Vietnamese Workers in Taiwan
Overview: Taiwan’s labor policies allow the recruitment of Vietnamese migrant workers, but legal loopholes and weak enforcement expose them to exploitation.
Author’s Name: Francesca Tucci--Haack
Key Laws in Mongolia Protecting Migrant Workers
Overview: These laws attempt to provide important rights and protections for migrant workers by redefining definitions and job positions, but lack of awareness remains and other issues arise.
Author’s Name: James Kang
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