ASEAN Declaration to Ensure Safe and Fair Recruitment of Migrant Workers
ASEAN is developing a declaration to combat human trafficking by strengthening measures against fraudulent online recruitment and ensuring safer migration for workers. The Philippines has repatriated 3,000 scam victims, and member states are enhancing coordination and border security.
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