…n victim rights and gender equality, disability, and social inclusion. The study takes a constructive look at victim protection and support – how far the region has come since the implementation of ACTIP and where to go next. Gaps in National Policy and Practice The study found gaps in national policy, practice, institutional capacities, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. For instance, in one country, the definition of “Trafficking in Person……
…age: The system can be set up in any area with mobile phone coverage. Case Study A leading aid agency commissioned Rapid Asia to set up a mobile phone panel (m-panel®) in the Philippines to monitor the launch of a new H1N1 vaccine. Some 50 healthcare workers (HCWs), mostly women from different clinics in Manila, were recruited to participate in the panel. Using their mobile phones, the HCWs reported every week on the progress of the vaccination pr……
…y, Environment, and Customers. To be exact, B Corp status is evidence of a company’s commitment to balancing profit with purpose, ensuring that its operations benefit all stakeholders, including employees, communities, and the planet. For Rapid Asia, the stages within the certification system constituted a long process involving self-assessment, data submission, evaluation, review, interview, follow-up rigorous review, and an independent audit of……
…7–216, “Youth-Led Social Identity and Movements: A Case Study of Youth Activism in Hong Kong,” ResearchGate, September 2021, Thuy Nguyen, “Exploiting Ideology and Making Higher Education Serve Vietnam’s Authoritarian Regime,” Communist and Post-Communist Studies 55, no. 4 (2022): 83–104, “Empowering the Future: The Sangguniang Kabataan’s Role in Shaping the Lives of Young Filipinos,” Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, accessed April 8, 2……
…Rapid Asia undertook an extensive study commissioned by ASEAN-ACT to examine the extent to which the ACTIP has been implemented in seven ASEAN member states, with a particular focus on victim rights and gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI). The study can be found here….…
…In 2022 Rapid Asia carried out a major study on migrant women domestic workers and private household employers in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. The findings provided solid evidence that women are underpaid and undervalued and should be recognized as workers, receiving the same benefits afforded to other workers. The study can be found here….…
…loyers’ organizations, domestic worker associations and civil society. The study reveals that migrant domestic workers face numerous challenges due to their vulnerable bargaining position. Despite their work requiring technical skills, good transversal and attitudinal skills, and higher educational standards, these workers are still labelled as unskilled workers. They endure irregular and long working hours, receive inadequate compensation, and s……
…ription drugs, such as antibiotics, without a prescription. [12] Further research into drug prescription processes, availability, prices, and patients’ perceptions of pharmaceuticals could help the government identify shortcomings of current processes. This in turn could open opportunities for future revision of regulations determining drug procurement, prices, and prescription standards. If you found this article useful, please remember to ‘Like’……
…exploitative practices. Positive media portrayal of migrant workers can shift public attitudes and reduce discrimination. Employer education on labor laws improves compliance and commitment to ethical labor practices. To read more about this paper, please click here….…
…strengthening of Multi-disciplinary Teams (MDTs), through two key learning questions: “In what ways does the strengthening of Thailand’s MDTs improve the quality, availability, and accessibility of protection services in the country?” “How do we increase safe and voluntary survivor identification in ways that ensure access to services and protection of survivor’s rights?” This paper provides an answer to the learning question in detail through an……
…interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns are also responsible for obtaining their necessary visa. Confidentiality: Any unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship must be kept confidential and must not be published or shared with any third parties. Academic Credit: You may receive academic credits from your university for the internship. Please check with your university to confirm their academic credit policy for……
…profile and facilitated trade negotiations. As small-scale aquaculture and community-based fisheries promotion are integral components of the country’s strategy, they led to the establishment of 475 inland and 41 marine community fisheries with sustainable practices, We can see Cambodia’s aquaculture has grown rapidly from small-scale operations to intensive and diversified systems. As a critical component of the country’s fisheries sector, it co……
