Sri Lanka: Migrants Gain Voice and Protections

Abstract

It is an accepted and unfortunate fact that domestic migrant workers are the most exploited and abused group of workers. This issue has gained the attention of both state and international organizations, and steps have been taken to redress this issue, through agreements, conventions, and regulations. Steps taken by Sri Lanka in this connection are given in a chronological order. The most recent is the setting up the Migrant Services Centre (MSC) which has subsequently partnered with the National Workers Congress. The MSC has gained legal status and provides valuable services to migrant workers and their families, both before and after migration.