Rut Arsari 2/22/25 Rut Arsari 2/22/25

[STATEMENT] Stop the detention and repression of immigrants! Free José now!

The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) Global releases this statement to demand the immediate release of José Medina Andrade and all undocumented immigrants from the US detention camp in Guantanamo Bay.

Miki S 2/21/25 Miki S 2/21/25

[SUMMARY ARTICLE] IMA EC Meeting - 16 February 2025

On February 16, 2025, at 8:30 AM Manila time, members of the Executive Committee (Eni Lestari, Antonio Arizaga, Manuel Hidalgo, and Terry Valen) gathered and discussed:

The concept draft and proposals for the venue of the 6th Global Assembly (GA) of IMA;
The current situation in the US, regarding the new regulations passed by the Trump administration;
the impact of these regulations on the migrant communities in the US, and what actions IMA USA would take in response to the arising issues, and;
The upcoming ICB meeting.

Miki S 2/3/25 Miki S 2/3/25

[STATEMENT] Stop the Attacks on Immigrants in the United States!

The International Migrants Alliance strongly condemns US President Donald Trump’s fascist crackdown on immigrants in the United States of America (US).

Rut Arsari 1/30/25 Rut Arsari 1/30/25

[STATEMENT] IMA Canada Statement on Amazon's Decision to Shut Down Quebec Plants

We unequivocally condemn Amazon's recent decision to close its Quebec plants, a move that is a direct attack on the rights of workers to organize and unionize. The closure of all plants in Quebec not only jeopardizes the livelihoods of countless employees but also sends a chilling message to workers everywhere: that standing together for fair treatment and better working conditions can lead to retaliation by Amazon bosses.

Rut Arsari 1/23/25 Rut Arsari 1/23/25

[STATEMENT] JUSTICE FOR SEAFARERS

The International Migrants Alliance strongly condemns the abandonment of 15 Filipino seafarers onboard a vessel owned by the Imperial Shipping Agency - Sierra Leone.

Rut Arsari 1/23/25 Rut Arsari 1/23/25

[STATEMENT] IMA Statement on Israel's Violation of the Ceasefire Agreement in Palestine

The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) condemns in the strongest terms US-backed Zionist Israel’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its continuing genocide of the Palestinian people.

Rut Arsari 1/15/25 Rut Arsari 1/15/25

[STATEMENT] International Migrants Alliance (IMA) Europe: Unite for Justice—Stop War, Fund People

The wars that the different imperialisms are carrying out in the world for a new geopolitical redistribution are forcing millions of people to flee.

Europe has maintained a position of total servility towards the USA. On the other hand, the migratory policies in Europe, with the rise of the right wing in many European countries, have provoked an intensification of anti-immigrant policies.

Rut Arsari 1/8/25 Rut Arsari 1/8/25

[ARTICLE] SEAFARERS: Defend Our Livelihood, Assert Our Rights!

As part of IMA’s “9 Days of Migrant and Refugee Activism” between 10-18 December 2024, the IMA-USA Chapter along with co-organisers from the International Seafarers Action Center (ISAC), Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers (PCCS), Concerned Seafarers of the Philippines (CSP) and Migrante International held a global online forum on the, “Current challenges for seafarers and fishers in a world in conflict”—with the theme, ‘SEAFARERS: Defend Our Livelihood, Assert Our Rights!’.

Rut Arsari 1/7/25 Rut Arsari 1/7/25

[STATEMENT] The Ongoing Cheap Labor and Modern-day Slavery through Labor Export/Import Program

In August 2024, 100 women from the Philippines arrived in South Korea. They participated in a caregiver program held for the first time by the South Korean and Philippine governments, aimed at providing "assistance" to mothers or expectant mothers. The Korean government believes that this program will be able to address the problem of the sharply declining birth rate in their country. With a promised salary of up to USD 1,750 per month and a working time of 30 hours a week, these young women left their families in the Philippines.

Rut Arsari 1/6/25 Rut Arsari 1/6/25

Communiqué of the IMA Solidarity Conference on War, Militarism and Displacement

The International Migrants Alliance (IMA), together with Sekretariat Solidariti Palestin (SSP) and TENAGANITA, successfully held the Solidarity Conference on War, Militarism and Displacement, to commemorate the first anniversary of the attack on Gaza by the Zionist Israeli Forces. This conference was organised to strengthen unity and solidarity against imperialist war, exploitation and plunder. It was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 26 and 27, 2024.

Rut Arsari 1/6/25 Rut Arsari 1/6/25

Unity Statement of the International Solidarity Conference on War, Militarism and Displacement

Peace is not merely the temporary absence of war. The wars and conflicts that beset our world require us to look at and study the root causes of war so as to identify a genuine path away from the catastrophic state the world is in.

Rut Arsari 12/28/24 Rut Arsari 12/28/24

[ARTICLE] Education for Exploitation: What is Education trafficking?

As part of IMA’s “9 Days of Migrant and Refugee Activism” between 10-18 December 2024, the IMA Global—with co-organisers IMA Canada, Beranda Migran (Indonesia), Union Network of Migrants (UNEMIG - Aotearoa/New Zealand) and Support Network for International Students (SNIS - Australia)—held an online forum on the emerging issue of education trafficking, which is affecting migrants globally. The forum was attended by over 50 participants from various countries, and had live Spanish and Bahasa Indonesia interpretation.

Rut Arsari 12/27/24 Rut Arsari 12/27/24

[STATEMENT] Stop Modern Day Slavery of Migrant Domestic Workers and End Impunity of Diplomats

The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) Asia Pacific is extremely shocked by a news reported by www.abc.net.au¹ on labour exploitation amounting to modern day slavery of Ms. Priyanka Danaratna, a Sri Lankan domestic worker by her employer, former Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner to Australia, Ms. Himalee Arunatilaka. Ms. Arunatilaka has been ordered by Federal Court in Canberra to pay Ms. Danaratna’s unpaid wages amounting to AU$374,000, plus another AU$169,000 in interest.

Rut Arsari 12/21/24 Rut Arsari 12/21/24

[ARTICLE] IMA Global Online Orientation

IMA Global successfully held an online orientation on December 15, 2024. The event, which was attended by around 40 participants from Asia, the USA, Canada, and Latin America, lasted for 1.5 hours and was facilitated by 2 IMA Executive Committee (EC) members: Manuel Hidalgo (MIREDES International) and Joanna Concepcion (Migrante International).

Rut Arsari 12/19/24 Rut Arsari 12/19/24

[ARTICLE] Migrants and Refugees, advance our struggle for rights, justice and a world without forced migration!

The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) would like to acknowledge the contributions of our members during our 9 Days of Migrant & Refugee Activism from December 10 (International Human Rights Day) to December 18 (International Migrants Day). Many IMA members from USA, Canada, Ecuador, Chile, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Middle East, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, South Korea and Italy organised and participated in many activities.

Rut Arsari 12/18/24 Rut Arsari 12/18/24

[STATEMENT] Celebrate the collective resistance of migrants and refugees amid neoliberal attacks, racism and war

The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) commemorates the International Migrants Day by celebrating the global movement of migrants, refugees and displaced people who are steadfastly organising, forging solidarity with workers and peoples, and building collective mutual support while resisting the onslaught of imperialist exploitation and war.

Rut Arsari 12/17/24 Rut Arsari 12/17/24

[REMINDER] Webinar - Education for Exploitation: What is Education Trafficking?

This online forum will explore education trafficking from the perspective of a sending country (Indonesia) and receiving countries (Canada, Australia, Aotearoa). We invite everyone to attend this important forum to learn and raise awareness among our communities on this rapidly emerging form of human trafficking.

Rut Arsari 12/10/24 Rut Arsari 12/10/24

[REMINDER] IMA ORIENTATION - 5 DAYS TO GO!

We will have an IMA Orientation webinar for organisations wanting to know more about us, and how to join our alliance. We will present IMA’s history, our work and our progress as an alliance. We will also share our constitution and by-laws, and discuss parts pertaining to members’ rights and responsibilities.

Rut Arsari 12/10/24 Rut Arsari 12/10/24

[ONLINE FORUM] Seafarers—Defend Our Livelihood, Assert Our Rights!

This online forum will present the current issues and challenges faced by seafarers and fishers, bring global solidarity to their grassroots-led campaigns, and strengthen IMA’s network of support for seafarers and fishers at ports around the world.

Rut Arsari 12/9/24 Rut Arsari 12/9/24

[ONLINE FORUM] Education for Exploitation—What is Education Trafficking?

This online forum will explore education trafficking from the perspective of a sending country (Indonesia) and receiving countries (Canada, Australia, Aotearoa).

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