Course of FMPT Experts Group on Labour Migration-Protection Component

This course offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of international labour standards protecting migrant workers and the ILO’s efforts to protect migrant workers through a rights-based approach with a focus on the IGAD region and its specific needs. OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course, participants have: • Enhanced their knowledge of international labour and regional standards protecting migrant workers and the ILO supervisory mechanism; • Deepened their understanding of the necessary institutional mechanisms, policy frameworks, and coordination instruments for equal access to migrants’ rights; • Analysed the multiple discrimination migrants face in vulnerable situations, particular irregular migrants; • Become familiar with the different responses to these vulnerabilities and needs at different stages of the migration process: pre-departure, in transit, during residence and on return; • Discussed the gap between the rights migrants hold by virtue of law, and their practical implementation; • Enriched understanding of solutions and policy measures to ensure access to justice for migrant workers. CONTENT • Review of migration today in the IGAD context and experience • The normative framework for protection and decent work for migrant workers • Prospects, challenges and dilemmas for improving protection of migrant workers and family members in and from IGAD member countries • Developing shared analysis, cooperation and plans of action ACHIEVEMENT Active participation in face-to-face course Group work: development of action plan Final assignment