Migrant Workers

Migrant workers play a role in nearly every industry, making their contributions essential to production and delivery of services across the world. In today’s global economy little that we eat, wear or use, has not seen the involvement of a migrant worker somewhere.

Despite this, migrant workers often face significant challenges, including legal discrimination, exploitation, and unfair working conditions. Many are subjected to harmful recruitment practices and lack protection from both employers and governments. Even when businesses commit to upholding migrant workers’ rights, governments may fail to enforce international human rights standards, leaving workers vulnerable.

Protecting the rights of migrant workers isn’t just a matter of compliance. It’s a matter of dignity, justice, and responsible business.

The Dhaka Principles for Migration With Dignity

The Dhaka Principles for Migration with Dignity have become the global reference point for the ethical recruitment and responsible employment of migrant workers. They are used by leading companies, auditors, NGOs, and policy-makers worldwide to shape recruitment policy, training, risk assessments, and supplier engagement.

The Dhaka Principles provide a clear and practical framework for ensuring that migrant workers are recruited and employed with respect for their human rights and dignity throughout the entire migration cycle.

Launched by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) in 2012, the Dhaka Principles are grounded in international human rights and labour standards, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and key ILO (UN) Conventions.

By adopting and implementing the Dhaka Principles, businesses can reduce risk, build trust with workers and stakeholders, and contribute meaningfully to the protection of migrant worker rights in their operations and supply chains.

The Dhaka Principles for Migration With Dignity

The Dhaka Principles were developed by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and are available in 30 languages.

Implementation guidance is also available

Visit www.https://dhakaprinciples.org/

Neill Wilkins from Ethical Impact, whilst leading the migrant workers programme at IHRB played a significant role in the development and promotion of the Dhaka Principles