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The issue of modern slavery in Italy, particularly within the agricultural sector, has garnered attention due to recent arrests that have exposed the exploitation of migrant workers. Experts are calling for a systemic approach to address this widespread problem. The exploitation often involves illegal recruitment practices known as 'caporalato', which disproportionately affect migrant workers, leading to forced and bonded labour situations. This situation undermines the rights of migrant agricultural workers and tarnishes the reputation of Italian agri-food products globally. A comprehensive and holistic approach that prioritises the rights of these workers is essential to combat this form of modern slavery. #agriculture #modernslavery #forcedlabour #migrantlabour #italy

The Hidden Human Cost of Europe’s Food System Environmental impact often dominates our discussions on food production, but we must also confront the human cost. Migrant workers, like Kausuu Kasseme from Gambia, earn less than five euros an hour under exploitative conditions in Italy — for European consumers can get cheap produce! The story here about Yvan Sagnet, once a migrant worker himself, who founded the organization ’No Cap’ to fight for fair wages and against exploitation. Thanks to No Cap, workers like Tina Agbonyinmoe from Nigeria now have fairer conditions — but her future remains uncertain. This to me, highlights the urgent need for systemic change and should be addressed in the EU Common Agricultural Policy level etc.. Fair wages and humane conditions are essential for a just and sustainable food system for all! https://lnkd.in/d3z_EgW6 #HumanRights #FairTrade #FoodSystem #dwdocumentary #Agriculture

Australia to allow up to 1,000 Vietnamese workers in agricultural sector The Australian Government will permit up to 1,000 Vietnamese workers to be employed in its agricultural sector at any given time, as part of the labour mobility programme between the two countries. On September 6, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Australian Embassy announced the implementation of support measures for Vietnamese citizens under this programme.... https://bit.ly/47ju4y3 #Vietnam #Employment #Agriculture #Australia #SoutheastAsia

Australia to allow up to 1,000 Vietnamese workers in agricultural sector The Australian Government will permit up to 1,000 Vietnamese workers to be employed in its agricultural sector at any given time, as part of the labour mobility programme between the two countries. On September 6, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Australian Embassy announced the implementation of support measures for Vietnamese citizens under this programme.... https://bit.ly/47ju4y3 #Vietnam #Employment #Agriculture #Australia #SoutheastAsia

🌍 A View from the Other Side: Labor Migrants in Focus. In his latest opinion piece for Nederlands Dagblad, Manuel Diez, CEO of Temporales Group and son of a Spanish labor migrant, shares an insightful perspective on the role of labor migrants in today’s workforce. He highlights a critical question: "if people on welfare are not stepping in to take on these jobs, why do we often view labor migrants negatively?" Explore his thought-provoking take on why we shouldn’t be so quick to criticize those who are essential to our economy. #Read more and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/di5DehuM #labormigrants #economy #thenetherlands

"Many Singaporeans will be familiar with these timestamps for catered food or buffets. This four-hour rule is strictly adhered to for food catered for Singaporeans. However, a different set of standards seems to apply for some migrant workers."   While there has been some progress made in ensuring safer storage of catered food for migrant workers, more needs to be done to ensure that their food is safe for consumption. We thank MP Louis Ng for reiterating the importance of how Singapore, as a society, can do better to improve low-wage migrant workers' safety and welfare.   Hear more about his proposals to safeguard migrant workers' well-being and dignity, from the Budget 2024 debate: https://lnkd.in/gGSbVRHP #MigrantWorkers #Budget2024 #FoodSafety #Health #Dignity #Equality

Health and Safety of Migrant Workers Migrant workers play a vital role in economies worldwide, contributing to various sectors, including agriculture, construction, and domestic work. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/empU8QX9

The Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme reached peak implementation during 2023, firmly establishing itself as the flagship United Nations initiative addressing safe migration and decent work in the fishing and seafood processing sectors. Major regional policy platforms were supported to advance social dialogue and develop declarations and guidelines on protection of migrant fishers in collaboration with ASEAN. New initiatives to establish and strengthen multi-disciplinary approaches to labour inspection were enabled. An array of operational tools were institutionalized to support identification, referral and protection of human trafficking survivors. In addition, the scope and capacity of migrant worker resource centres managed by governments, trade unions and civil society organizations was scaled up dramatically to expand access to services and empower migrant fishing and seafood processing workers. Large-scale information campaigns were conducted, leveraging the power of social media to reach millions of migrant workers across the South East Asian Region. Nevertheless, significant new contextual challenges also emerged within the region during the last year, which highlight the need for sustained intervention on labour standards and migration governance. In the coming year, the Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme will seek to fully capitalize on the progress achieved to date and galvanize its impact on improving working conditions for migrants in the fishing and seafood processing sectors. Read more about our work: 👇

Shocking revelations in Italy recently brought attention to the growing problem of modern slavery in the country, particularly in relation to migrant agricultural workers. The evidence highlighted exploitation, illegal practices, and inhumane working conditions.  Experts call for a shift from punitive measures to a more "holistic approach" that prioritizes victim support and addresses systemic economic issues. My story for Anadolu Ajansı #modernslavery #migrants #labor #exploitation #agriculture #Italy #Europe

https://lnkd.in/dKe_TYcK China’s primary sector workforce sees first increase in decades as migrants back on the farm Proportion, total number of workers involved in primary industries went up in 2022 for the first time in 20 years, according to new released data Depressed urban job market, pandemic controls prompted rural migrants to return to hometowns, altering labour share Luna Sun 5 Jan, 2024