Migrant Workers and Human Rights : Our Migration From South Asia

The economic consequences and social aspects of out-migration from South Asia raise a number of vital issues. This book brings to light a number of those 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, and finally understand the trade union responses to migration-related issues. A book with full of policy implications.