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Local Non-Governmental Organizations |
FILIPINOPAGE.COM
Links to Filipino Directory resources and information websites
Web site: http://www.filipinopage.com |
FRIEDRICH-EBERT-STIFTUNG
(FES)
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a German non-profit,
private educational foundation committed to the
concepts and basic values of social democracy. The
FES promotes democracy and social justice within
the context of national societies as well as international
cooperation.
E-mail: fesphils@fes.org.ph
Web site: http://www.fes.org.ph |
INSTITUTE
ON CHURCH AND SOCIAL ISSUES - OVERSEAS FILIPINO
WORKERS DESK (ICSI)
ICSI is a social policy research and advocacy NGO
run by the Catholic Jesuits in the Philippines.
It mainstreams the plight of the Filipino poor through
research, advocacy, and journalistic writing. The
desk undertakes research and advocacy on the following
migration issues: migration and public policy, pastoral
and social care of migrants and their families,
migrants' rights, seafarers' welfare and protection,
and return migration.
Email: jopiniano@lycos.com
Web site: http://www.ignaciana.org/Ministries/FINAL
ICSI WEB/ofws.htm |
KAKAMMPI
KAKAMMPI is a community-based organization of families
of overseas Filipino workers and migrant returnees.
It was formed to protect the rights and welfare
of overseas Filipinos and to effectively respond
to the problems generated by overseas migration.
Kakammpi is engaged in organizing, advocacy, case
documentation and institutional networking. It responds
to the problems and needs of migrant families by
implementing an integrated program to strengthen
family support system and facilitate their empowerment.
E-mail: kakammpi@skyinet.net
Web site: http://kakammpi.tripod.com |
KANLUNGAN
CENTRE FOUNDATION
The Center strives to work towards the attainment
of empowerment and legal redress for Filipino migrant
workers, especially women in crisis situations.
Email: kcfi@philonline.com.ph
Web site: http://www.kanlungan.ngo.ph |
MIGRANT
FORUM IN ASIA
The Migrant Forum in Asia is a network of migrant
support and advocacy groups. Its principles of unity
are based upon a common platform of advocating for
migrant workers and their families and supporting
their struggle. The purpose of MFA is to serve as
a facilitator between member organizations and individuals
where migrants' rights issues are concerned.
E-mail: mfa@hk.super.net
Web site: http://migrantnet.pair.com/index.html |
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Local Governmental Organizations |
POEA
- Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
E-mail: info@poea.gov.ph
Web site: http://www.poea.gov.ph |
OWWA
- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
E-mail: admin@owwa.gov.ph
Web site: http://www.owwa.gov.ph |
CFO
- Commission on Filipino Overseas
E-mail: cfodfa@info.com.ph
Web site: http://www.cfo.gov.ph |
DOLE
- Department of Labor and Employment
E-mail: mis@dole.gov.ph
Web site: http://www.dole.gov.ph |
DFA
- Department of Foreign Affairs
E-mail: webmaster@dfa.gov.ph
Web site: http://www.dfa.gov.ph |
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International Non-Governmental Organizations |
ASIAN
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Hong Kong
(Site available in English)
An independent NGO seeking to promote greater awareness
and realization of human rights in the Asian region,
and mobilize Asian and international public opinion
to obtain relief and redress for the victims of
human rights violations.
Email: ahrchk@ahrchk.org
Web site: http://www.ahrchk.net |
BALIK-ARAL
VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION, Switzerland
The Balikaral Volunteers Association is a non-profit
organization based in Geneva, Switzerland which
aims to upgrade the skill levels of Filipino migrant
workers in areas that could provide them with better
opportunities for growth and professional development.
Email: secretarial@balikaral.org
Website: http://www.balikaral.org |
FORUM-ASIA,
Thailand
(Site available in English)
FORUM-ASIA is a coalition of Asian human rights
organizations that exists to develop a regional
response for the promotion of human rights and democracy
in the region. Collaboration between members of
FORUM-ASIA is based on the understanding that human
rights and fundamental freedoms are indivisible
and interdependent. They include not only civil,
political, economic, social and cultural rights
but also the rights of peoples to pursue freely
their economic, social and cultural development.
E-mail: info@forumasia.org
Web site: http://www.forumasia.org |
HUMAN
RIGHTS AND PEACE CAMPAIGN (HURPEC), Nepal
(Site available in English)
HURPEC is an active human rights and peace organization
of Nepal mobilized by Youth HR workers. It is campaigning
through out the Nation, including on migrant workers'
issues.
E-mail: hurpec@hotmail.com |
ASIAN
MIGRANT SHELTER, South Korea
(Site
available in English and Korean)
The organization was set up for missionary work
supported by the Presbyterian church of Korea in
1994. It supports the basic rights of all human
beings. It seeks and investigates social reforms
and ways for human beings to coexist in prosperity.
As well as the shelter itself, the organization
runs 'the Migrant Farm', promotes educational and
cultural exchanges and publishes various news updates.
E-mail: Shimter@chollian.net
Web site: http://migrant.peacenet.or.kr |
ASIAN
MIGRANT CENTER, Hong Kong
(Site
available in English)
The Asia Migrant Centre was established in 1989
to address the problems faced by migrant workers.
AMC is particularly committed to empowering migrants
in the Asian region politically.
E-mail: amc@hk.super.net
Web site: http://www.asian-migrants.org |
ASIAN
PARTNERSHIP ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION (APIM), Malaysia
(Site available in English)
APIM is an action-oriented network of participatory
organizations in the Asia-Pacific region dedicated
to the protection and rights of migrant workers
and to promoting discussion of the issues among
governments and relevant agencies.
E-mail: apim@tm.net.my
Web site: http://apim.apdip.net |
JOINT
COMMITTEE OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN KOREA, South Korea
(Site available in English and Korean)
JCMK organizes political campaigns for migrants'
workers' rights and human rights. It also has a
nation-wide network of 25 migrant worker centers
providing services such as labour-counselling and
education. It aims to create institutional change
that betters the situation of the migrants and that
contributes to a more just and egalitarian society.
E-mail: jcmk@chollian.net
Web site: http://kpd.sing-kr.org |
KASAMMAKO,
South Korea
(Site available in
English)
KASAMMAKO is a coalition of 7 Filipino migrant organizations
in Korea. Since its foundation in 1998, KASAMMAKO
is consistent in fighting and upholding migrants
rights and welfare. Aside from migrants' issues,
KASAMMAKO is also concerned about people's rights
and issues.
E-mail: kasammako_korea@yahoo.com
Web site: http://geocities.com/kasammako_korea/KASAMMAKO.html |
KAV
LA'OVED, Israel
(Site available
in English)
KAV LA'OVED is a non-profit organization dedicated
to protecting the rights of the most disadvantaged
workers in Israel, primarily migrant workers. Palestinians
from the occupied territories, personnel company
employees and new immigrants.
E-mail: kavl@netvision.net.il
Web site: http://www.kavlaoved.org.il/index_en.html |
MISSION
FOR FILIPINO MIGRANT WORKERS SOCIETY, Hong Kong
(Site available in English)
The Mission for Filipino Migrant Workers (MFMW)
is an ecumenical institution established to work
with Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong in their
struggle for better working and living conditions.
It envisions a society in which people migrate of
their own free will rather than due to social or
economic conditions.
E-mail: mission@migrants.net
Web site: http://www.migrants.net |
NATIONAL
NETWORK FOR SOLIDARITY WITH MIGRANT WORKERS, Japan
(Site available in English and Japanese)
The Network exists in order to protect the rights
of all migrant workers and foreigners in Japan.
It seeks to support their independence and create
a Japanese society where multiracial and multiethnic
communities can co-exist.
E-mail: fmwj@jca.ax.apc.org
Web site: http://www.jca.ax.apc.org/migrant-net |
TENAGANITA,
Malaysia
(Site available in English)
The main activities of Tenaganita are aimed at empowering
sex workers, migrants, and female workers in plantations
and factories. Important issues of action are health,
domestic violence, workers' rights, family law and
economic empowerment projects.
Web site: http://www.gn.apc.org/caramasia/tn_page0.html |
UNDP
SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST ASIA
(Site
available in English)
This web site focuses on HIV and development. This
includes HIV vulnerability of migrant workers and
prevention of trafficking of women and girls and
HIV/AIDS.
E-mail: sonam.yangchen.rana@undp.org
Web site: http://aidsouthasia.undp.org.in |
GLOBAL
ALLIANCE AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN (GAATW), Thailand
(Site available in English)
The Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women was
formed at the International Workshop on Migration
and Traffic in Women held in Chiang Mai, Thailand
in October 1994. Its aim to ensure that the human
rights of trafficked women are respected and protected
by authorities and agencies. Its strategy is to
involve grass roots women in all work.
E-mail: GAATW@mozart.inet.co.th
Web site: http://www.inet.co.th/org/gaatw |
PHILIPPINE
WOMEN'S CENTER, Canada
(Site
available in English)
You'll find on this site the latest in the issues,
events and struggles of Filipino women in Canada.
E-mail: pwc@attcanada.ca
Web site: http://pwc.bc.tripod.com |
ASIA
MONITOR RESOURCE CENTRE, Hong Kong
(Site available in English)
An independent non-governmental organization which
focuses on Asian labour concerns, the center's main
goal is to support democratic and independent labour
movements in Asia.
E-mail: amrc@pacific.net.hk
web site: http://www.amrc.org.hk |
CHINA
LABOUR BULLETIN, Hong Kong
(Site
available in English and Chinese)
An online review containing articles on labour rights
in China, trade union issues, globalization. China
Labour Bulletin seeks to promote independent trade
unionism and provide information on the activities
of the official All-China Federation of Trade Unions,
as well as attempts by workers to organize outside
it.
E-mail: clb@hkstar.com
Web site: http://www.china-labour.org.hk |
ASIAN
RESEARCH CENTER FOR MIGRATION, Thailand
(Site available in English)
A centralized source of migration-related information
for South-East Asia. ARCM researches and provides
information on migratory movements and their impact
and other migration topics such as workers and refugees.
ARCM also seeks to educate individuals and organizations
on these topics and strengthen links between governments,
NGOs and other agencies.
E-mail: supang.c@chula.ac.th
Web site: http://www.chula.ac.th/institute/arcm |
MIGRATION
IN THE ARAB MIDDLE EAST, Lebanon
(Site available in French and English)
Joint research program on policies, networks and
communities in the context of globalization.
Email: Mohamed-kamel.dorai@mshs.univ-poitiers.fr
Web site: http://www.lb.refer.org/cermoc/migration/programmemaineng.htm |
DECEMBER
18
An online information and resource centre to human
rights activists and others involved in the promotion
and protection of the rights of migrant workers.
E-mail: info@december18.net
Web site: http://www.december18.net/intro.htm |
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International Governmental Organizations |
IOM
- International Organization for Migration
E-mail: info@iom.int
Web site: http://www.iom.int |
ILO
- International Labour Organization
E-mail: ilo@ilo.org
Web site: http://www.ilo.org/public/english |
OHCHR
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
E-mail: 1503@ohchr.org
Web site: http://www.unhchr.ch |
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