Occupational health 2012, para. 39

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International migrant workers are especially vulnerable for two reasons: they may be undocumented and thus open to exploitation by employers; or they may be documented, but lack protection under the law equal to that of nationals. This situation is exacerbated by structural and institutional racism, as well as social, cultural and linguistic barriers that prevent migrant workers from knowing, demanding and enforcing the limited legal rights that they possess.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
  • Movement
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/15, para. 39.
Paragraph number
39