Amnesty International and UAE Exchange launch new campaign

: Amnesty International India and UAE Exchange India today launched a new campaign aimed at preventing the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers bound for Gulf countries.
The "Go to Gulf with rights" campaign will provide information about safe migration to prospective migrant workers through a safe migration booklet, pamphlet, and a toll free telephone number 1800-200-1303.
The campaign will provide information about migrant workers' rights under Indian and international law, legally authorized channels for migration, pre-departure training programs, and the risks of irregular migration.
Migrant workers and their families will also be able to access information about support systems in destination countries and details of Indian embassies and NGOs that can provide assistance.

"Migrant workers who travel to the Gulf can face exploitation even before leaving home. They are known to be charged excessive recruitment fees and deceived about their contracts, leaving them more vulnerable to human rights abuses in the Gulf, including human trafficking and forced labour", G Ananthapadmanabhan, Chief Executive, Amnesty International India, told reporters here.
This pioneering campaign will be featured in UAE Exchange offices for the next six months and will help prospective migrants learn about their rights and how to migrate safely, V George Antony, Managing Director and Country Head, UAE Exchange India, said.
UAE Exchange India, the market leaders in financial services, with 335 branches across India provides foreign exchange, money transfer (domestic and international), travel and tours, gold, vehicle and personal loans, insurance and share trading services.