SEANF Paper on Migrant Workers the SEANF recommends the Government to perform regular performance audits of overseas government personnel and agencies dealing with migration issues. 101. The SEANF believes that there must be an effective system of outreach to migrants in trouble overseas, led by the Embassies and supported by all the key agencies working with migrants. The SEANF recommends that the Government establishes shelters for migrants in distress in destination countries, and notes that for security reasons, those shelters should preferably be within embassies and/or diplomatic outposts, such as a dedicated facility under the protection of the embassy. Shelters should have necessary personnel trained in a variety of skills related to human rights and victim support, with expertise in psychology, social work, legal assistance, and human rights advocacy. Support/outreach by shelter staff operating a hot-line should be implemented. 102. The SEANF finds that the efficiency, relevance and significance of Philippine government policies on reintegration remain in doubt. More than paperprograms, the SEANF urges adoption of realistic and effective mechanisms to ensure employment, business opportunities and family and community reintegration programs to the migrant workers. The SEANF concurs with the findings of the CMW in its review of the Philippines record on ICRMW that the existing reintegration programs must be strengthened and provided with sufficient budget resources to operate effectively, and innovative approaches developed in skills development, entrepreneurship training and micro-credit programs that ensure successful reintegration to the Philippines and obviate the need for future migration. 103. The SEANF agrees with the recommendation of the CMW about the critical importance of expanding human rights education and information campaigns for officials (such as consular officials, border police officers, social workers, judges and prosecutors) working with migrant workers, and for the migrant workers themselves. Migrant worker orientation and pre-departure seminars should employ the rights-based approach, and have clear objectives, country specific information, and nationwide reach. The SEANF recommends that education programs should be carried out with civil society organizations and representatives of the media, to ensure it reaches the grass-roots communities where intending migrant workers are located. 44

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