Event on the protection of migrant workers’ rights held at the State Migration Service

An event entitled “Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: International Standards and National Practice” has been held at the State Migration Service with the participation of members of the Public Council under the Service and representatives of other civil society institutions.

The main purpose of the event was to exchange views on the provisions of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, as well as on international standards and national practice in protecting the rights of migrant workers and members of their families. It also aimed to discuss existing challenges and further strengthen cooperation between state bodies and civil society institutions in this field.

Addressing the event, Vahid Gahramanov, Chief of the Migration Policy and Legal Support Head Department, III rank state migration service counselor, highlighted the importance of protecting migrant workers’ rights and provided information on the measures taken in this field and the tasks ahead.

Participants discussed issues relating to migrant workers’ legal status, the safeguarding of their labour and social rights, and their social integration. Information was also provided on efforts to promote the provisions of the International Convention at the national level.

Speakers placed particular emphasis on the importance of awareness-raising activities in the field of migration. The need to maintain cooperation and dialogue among state bodies, civil society institutions and other stakeholders, and to strengthen information exchange to ensure more effective protection of migrant workers’ rights, was stressed.

The event, held in an interactive format, featured an extensive exchange of views on migrant workers’ labor activity, their integration into society, their rights to stay and reside in the country, and other topical issues.

At the end of the event, participants’ questions were answered, and their proposals and views were heard.