Guide on ratification of the Migrant Workers Convention

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Cover Photos Photo: © Cassidy K./ILO: Mineworkers in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. November 2003, cn1650. Photo: © Thierry Falise/IOM: Burmese migrant bricklayer at construction project in Phang Nang, Thailand. 2006, MTH0105. Photo: © Michael Tschanz/IOM: Migrant women in Merke, Kazakhstan in their own textile workshop. 2002, MKZ0006. Photo: © Angelo Jacinto/IOM: Filipino migrant workers at construction site. 2008, MPH0314. Photo: © Jean-Philippe Chauzy/IOM: Burundian immigrants and their children in Belgium. 2002, MBE0001.
GUIDE ON RATIFICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF ALL MIGRANT WORKERS AND MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES (ICRMW) Prepared by THE INTERNATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR RATIFICATION OF THE MIGRANTS RIGHTS CONVENTION The Steering Committee is a network among international and regional civil society organisations and concerned intergovernmental organisations committed to promote respect for migrants’ human rights and dignity. Its purposes are: • To advocate for the universal ratification of the 1990 UN Convention for the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families • To place the Convention in the context of advancing human rights • To project a broad profile of support for the Convention and the Global campaign • To facilitate cooperation and information sharing among different actors in the Global Campaign Activities include information sharing, raising awareness and promoting ratification of the 1990 Convention through coordinated strategies, encouraging and mobilizing constituent activities of each member organisation, producing and circulating campaign materials, promoting cooperation among international and national campaign actors. Participation reflects concerned UN and intergovernmental organisations, international trade union bodies, and civil society migrant, human rights, and faith-based organisations. While membership identification is by organization, Steering Committee activities, products and statements are determined by collective agreement of individuals participating; they do not necessarily represent participating organizations. A list of current participants in the Steering Committee and respective organizations appears on the back cover of this guide. English edition first produced in Geneva in April 2009 This publication may be freely reproduced. Excerpts may be cited or reproduced without prior authorization. However, the source should be acknowledged and cited. The presentation of material herein does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of any member organization of the Steering Committee. The responsibility for this publication rests solely with the Steering Committee, an informal network without legal standing. This publication may be downloaded from the Steering Committee website www.migrantsrights.org or may be requested from individual Steering Committee participants listed on the back cover page. Editorial supervision of preparation of this guide was provided by John Bingham, ICMC; Marie D’Auchamp, December18; Carla Edelenbos, OHCHR; Ryszard Cholewinski and Paola Pace, IOM; and Patrick Taran, ILO. Visit our website: www.migrantsrights.org
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