China: Protecting and Promoting the Rights of China's Vulnerable Migrants
JOINT PROGRAMME QUICK FACTS
Total Budget $6,592,895
Delivery Rate
Participating Agencies ILO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNESCO, UN Women, UNDP, WHO
Main Achievements
- Migration trends mapped and gender-based policy review on domestic workers produced. Extensive study conducted on "new generation" of migrants. Migration research and information platform established. Social inclusion indicator system contributed to national policies.
- Government officials and members of CSOs sensitized on rights of migrants and women domestic workers. 70% of potential young migrants in selected municipalities have increased awareness on national labour laws. Comprehensive training delivered for vocational skills, business start-up and life skills.
- 320,000 migrant children registered, improving their access to educational, health and other social services. Statistics shared with government to assist in decision-making regarding migrant children. Health knowledge and behavior among migrants improved, and skills and attitudes of service providers enhanced.
Contact Dong Yi, JP Coordinator
yi.dong@undp.org
yi.dong@undp.org
China’s migrant workforce of 150 million represents the largest movement of people in modern history. But, maximising the benefits of internal migration, while mitigating its adverse effects, is a difficult balancing act. Most migrants leave rural communities at a young age with few skills and can only obtain work that is, at best, manual and menial – and at worst, severely exploitative.
They live in the margins of society, where services are not accessible and the law is not fully enforced. This joint programme will pilot strategies to reach young people most at risk from social exclusion and labour exploitation. These initiatives will reduce their vulnerability by increasing access to social services, better implementing existing legislation, and improving educational, vocational and life - skills training opportunities. To deliver these objectives, the programme will also promote capacity building, cooperation and knowledge sharing between stakeholders in government and civil society.Click Here to Download Full Documment