Migrant workers and human rights: Out-migration from South Asia
This publication is in line with ILO mandate in support of migrant workers. The studies covering five countries in South Asia - Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka were undertaken from August to November 2003. It presents an overview of out-migration from South Asia and is intended to be utilized as background material for the General Discussion on Migrant Workers at June 2004 Session of the International Labour Conference.
The economic consequences and social aspects of out-migration from South Asia raise a number of vital issues pertaining to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The country specific papers analyze the trends and nature of the out-migration, examine the socio-economic impact of migration on both sending and receiving countries, highlight the human and labour rights of migrant workers.