Well before the Qatar World Cup, wage theft from migrant workers has been systemic in the Gulf and around the world. Every country has mechanisms to address wage claims, but in few countries do they work well for migrants. The challenges are complex. Inroads are being made but little is known in each jurisdiction about innovations elsewhere.
In 2021, Migrant Justice Institute launched a global multi-year program of work to improve migrant workers’ access to justice for wage theft, in partnership with Solidarity Center, The ILAW Network and MIDEQ, with generous support from Open Society Foundations.
Since then, we have created and led a global community of practice of 1000+ professionals and organisations across every region of the world to develop roadmaps for effective reforms.
A TRULY GLOBAL COMMUNITY Across 89+ countries
“Migrant Justice Institute’s flagship report formed the inspiration for the ILO’s
Guidance Note on Wage Protection for Migrant Workers. MJI’s webinars and advocacy briefs bring a wealth of knowledge to the ILO and our constituents globally.”
IMPACT OF THIS WORK
LANDMARK GLOBAL REPORT Establishes practical law and policy reform targets to enable migrant workers to recover unpaid wages, based on what works elsewhere.
A NEW GLOBAL CONVERSATION Regular online global webinars (5 so far) with 1,000+ audience, with global experts discussing what’s working in their country, how it was achieved, and how impactful reforms can be adapted for different countries.
NEW INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPLES Placed migrant workers’ access to justice on the international agenda and directly led to new ILO principles to guide all governments.
RESOURCES to equip advocates and governments with knowledge and strategies to drive effective change in their country. We continue to produce policy guides, webinars and videos to share emerging developments and drive reform efforts.