Migrant Workers' Voice - the voice of all migrant workers, Kampala, Uganda

Empowering Voices Of Migrant Workers Worldwide

Migrant Workers’ Voice is an organization founded in 2017 and registered in 2019, committed to promoting the rights of migrant workers worldwide. Its mission involves sensitizing, empowering, and developing migrant worker communities, enhancing their capacities, and preventing human trafficking and smuggling through various means. The organization operates under a vision of equal opportunity growth and improved quality of life for migrant workers.

Our Vision

To empower, sensitize and train migrant working communities in an environment with equal opportunities for growth and development to improve their quality of life and work in the international communities around the world.

Our Mission

To have an empowered, experienced and self-reliant migrant workers through legitimate sensitization, rehabilitation and rights advocacy, enhancing their capacities to effectively participate in realizing economic and social development goals and in improving their livelihood standards.

Volunteer & Donate

Your donation can help rebuild the lives, and restore the dignity of some of the most vulnerable members of our society especially ourTeenage Migrant Mothers Club. Help us support their works and activities like sewing, soap making and many more.

Our Commitment

We believe that every migrant worker should have the opportunity to live and work with dignity and respect.

Latest pages

• Mr. Kayonde Abdallah Champions Fair Recruitment and Justice for African Migrant Workers at Nairobi Conference
  Mr. Kayonde Abdallah, the President of the Migrant Workers' Voice Organisation and interim President of the Federation of Ugandan Migrant Workers Associations (FUMWA), is currently attending a three-day conference on Strengthening Trade Union Action to Advance Fair Recruitment in Africa, organized by ITUC-Africa and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Nairobi.
• Migrant Workers' Run
  The avenue to share views on the rights and safe labor migration has been availed in Kololo independence grounds come 2nd October 2022. Buy yourself a kit at 25000ugx to participate in the Migrant Workers' Run.
• Modern Slavery: Recruitment, Transit, Exploitation, Control & Financial Gain Explained
  Modern slavery encompasses recruitment through false promises or coercion, transit via various methods often with fake documents, exploitation in sectors like labor or sex trafficking, control using isolation and threats, and financial gains that fuel these crimes due to lack of accountability and corruption. Addressing this global issue requires increased awareness, legal frameworks, international cooperation against deceptive practices leading victims into exploitative situations under the guise of relocation for work.
• Situation Analysis Report Of Uganda vs Phillipines
  Uganda’s education and labor market realities paint a vivid picture of both promise and pressure. Each year, about 700,000 young Ugandans reach working age, but the economy struggles to create enough quality jobs, especially for the nearly 500,000 annual graduates from both academic and vocational tracks. High secondary school dropout rates estimated at around 25% mean many youths lack the skills needed for formal or industrial employment, and even those who graduate often face a mismatch between their training and the demands of the job market. As a result, most young people end up in low-paid, informal, or subsistence agriculture, with only about 20% of workers in waged employment and the rest self-employed or unpaid family workers.
• Call for Applications: Join the MWV Advisory Board 2025
  We are inviting qualified candidates to apply for membership on the MWV Advisory Board for 2025. Interested applicants can download the Advisory Board Charter 2025 in PDF format to learn more about the roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Join us in shaping the future of migrant worker advocacy and governance.
• Lack of Domestic Labour Migration Law in Uganda Exposes Migrant Workers to Exploitation and Abuse Despite Bilateral Agreements
  Uganda urgently needs to establish comprehensive domestic labor migration laws alongside existing bilateral agreements to protect its migrant workers from exploitation, abuse, and modern slavery-like conditions due to the lack of clear accountability mechanisms. Strengthening national legislation with improved data systems and enforcement is essential for safeguarding migrants' rights in ethical labor practices. Migrant Workers Voice (founded 2017) works towards empowering these communities globally through sensitization, capacity development, prevention against human trafficking/smuggling under a vision promoting equal opportunities and quality of life improvement.
• Ensuring Fair Governance in Labour Migration: Why Conflicts of Interest Harm All Stakeholders
  The text discusses the risks associated with allowing conflicted parties to oversee labor migration processes using the metaphor "a fox can't guard the meat store" to illustrate compromised leadership issues. It highlights that when governance lacks impartiality, all stakeholders—migrant workers, employers, and governments—are affected by unfair practices, exploitation, and inefficiencies. The paper advocates for transparent frameworks that protect everyone's rights in labor migration processes.
• Implementing a Tripartite Framework to Enhance Protection of Migrant Workers
  The proposal suggests implementing a tripartite framework involving the government, employers, and worker representatives to protect migrant workers' rights more effectively by fostering collaboration among these key stakeholders. This model aims to ensure fair labor practices, improve working conditions, provide robust dispute resolution mechanisms while emphasizing shared responsibility and inclusive dialogue for addressing challenges faced uniquely by migrant workers.
• Kayonde Abdallah at The Round Table, 17th June 2025
  
• Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2009: A Comprehensive Legal Framework for Combatting Human Trafficking
  The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2009, enacted by the Ugandan Parliament, is a comprehensive legal framework aimed at combating human trafficking, protecting the rights of victims, and ensuring accountability for offenders. This Act provides a robust set of provisions to prevent, prosecute, and punish trafficking in persons, including those related to forced labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of abuse. The Act also establishes measures to protect and support victims, ensuring their rights are respected and their well-being is prioritized.
• Why Civil Disputes Are Treated As Migration Crimes In Saudi Arabia?
  In Saudi Arabia, labour disputes between migrant workers and their employers are frequently treated not as civil contractual issues but as migration violations, leading to arbitrary detention and deportation. This harsh reality disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, including African women and boys working as domestic workers, who often find themselves trapped in prolonged detention centers under the pretext of awaiting government-issued "exit permits." These workers experience conditions akin to imprisonment, stripped of the freedom to leave at will.
• Exploitation of Ugandan Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Legal, Ethical, and Human Rights Dilemma
  Mr. Kayonde Abdallah's talk sheds light on the plight of Ugandan migrant workers legally employed in Saudi Arabia through bilateral arrangements. Despite adhering to regulations, these workers often face exploitation and abuse, including arbitrary deportation upon encountering contractual disputes or mistreatment by their sponsors (kafala system). The talk questions the effectiveness of Saudi laws and bilateral agreements between Uganda and Saudi Arabia in protecting migrant workers' rights. It calls for accountability from both governments to address this issue, including investigating recruitment processes, ensuring proper training, medical check-ups, and addressing the lack of support or compensation for victims facing civil contract disputes that escalate into criminal punishments without due process.
• Urgent: Addressing Ethical Concerns in Organ Donation Practices - Prevent Exploitation and Protect Vulnerable Populations, Illustrated by Patricia Nabukenya's Case
  Organ donation in medical practices necessitates utmost caution, as negligence can potentially lead to the exploitation and murder of vulnerable individuals—often impoverished or minority women—to benefit affluent recipients or unethical hospital-based organ traders. There are reports suggesting that certain Middle Eastern nations exploit this practice by bringing indigent, typically black females to hospitals under false pretenses, subsequently declaring them critically ill and seeking their consent for organ donation due to presumed inability to recover! The case of Patricia Nabukenya epitomizes the horrific reality that demands international intervention.
• Mr. Kayonde Abdallah Completes 'Fundamentals of Public Relations': A New Approach Inspired by L. Ron Hubbard
  This title signifies Mr. Kayonde Abdallah's successful completion of the 'Fundamentals of Public Relations' course, emphasizing the innovative approach inspired by L. Ron Hubbard's refined techniques. This course goes beyond conventional public relations methods, offering a more impactful and versatile strategy that transcends mere publicity generation. It equips learners with essential communication skills to garner support for their projects and ideas, thereby facilitating acceptance and success. Although rooted in extensive technology, the course simplifies the essentials, offering significant value to individuals and groups with meaningful objectives, thus revolutionizing the field of public relations.
• Protecting Migrant Workers From Exploitation And Abuse - Migrant Workers’ Voice, Uganda
  Migrant Workers' Voice fosters collaboration and information sharing among stakeholders to prevent human trafficking, addresses root causes such as poverty and discrimination, and provides post-trafficking support for reintegration. The organization also raises awareness about human trafficking risks, empowers migrant workers through legal and social support, and promotes social integration through community activities and events. Additionally, it facilitates savings and credit schemes to improve economic status and enables informed decision-making for migrant workers and their families.
• Remarks from Abdallah Kayonde, an activist and founder of the Migrant Workers' Voice
  Abdallah Kayonde, an activist and founder of Migrant Workers' Voice, highlights significant gaps in women's representation within labor mobility systems, emphasizing that refugee women who migrate involuntarily require urgent support and empowerment to address these disparities.
• Honors & Certifications of Leadership at Migrant Workers' Voice
  This page showcases the accolades and certifications received by Mr. Kayonde Abdallah, Founder and President of Migrant Workers' Voice (MWV). His leadership has been recognized with a Certificate of Establishment and Implementation of a Migrant Welfare Programme from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), affirming his successful efforts in advocating migrants’ rights across Africa. The certificate was issued by IOM's Special Liaison Office to the African Union Commission and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, highlighting its international significance.
• Certificate on Completion of Human Rights Course by Mr. Kayonde Abdallah
  Mr. Kayonde Abdallah, revered as the visionary founder and president of Migrant Workers' Voice, has proudly earned his certificate following successful completion of an insightful online program titled 'Understanding Human Rights'. This achievement underscores not just Mr. Abdallah's commitment to continuous learning but also highlights the importance he places on human rights advocacy in his professional capacity. The comprehension and promotion of fundamental human rights are essential, as they serve as a cornerstone for equality, dignity, and freedom worldwide - principles that resonate deeply with Migrant Workers' Voice's mission to empower marginalized workers globally.
• Certificate on Establishment and Implementation of a Migrant Welfare Programme by African Countries
  Mr. Kayonde Abdallah, the esteemed Founder and President of Migrant Workers' Voice, has recently been honored with a Certificate of Establishment and Implementation of a Migrant Welfare Programme by African Countries from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This prestigious recognition was further certified by IOM's Special Liaison Office to the African Union Commission and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The certificate signifies Mr. Kayonde's significant contribution towards advocating migrant workers' rights, as well as his successful implementation of a comprehensive welfare programme in alignment with IOM's objectives. This achievement underscores the effectiveness and relevance of Migrant Workers' Voice under his leadership, further solidifying its position as an influential entity promoting migrants' dignity, protection, and well-being across Africa.
• Uganda's Migrant Workers Demand Genuine Protection from Exploitative Recruitment Practices Amidst Regulatory Farce by the Ministry of Gender — A Call to Action by Kayonde Abdallah
  Companies must stop deceiving migrant workers by exploiting their distress after profiting from selling them into situations of suffering. Recruitment agencies, having already gained financially through externalization practices, cannot simultaneously protect both profits and worker rights.
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