Migrant Workers in Conflict-Affected Countries
Speakers: Vicky Bowman , Rakesh Ranjan and Vincent Bernard
About this Session
What role do migrant workers play in conflict-affected countries, in supply chains, and in security? What should companies consider in their heightened due diligence, when recruitmeng and employing workers and what actions should they take? This session will consider the experience of South Asian workers caught up in the Israel/Gaza conflict, and of recruitment and employment of migrant workers in private security companies in conflict-affected and high risk areas.
About The Speakers
Senior Adviser, Institute for Human Rights and Business
Extensive field experience of business and human rights and multistakeholder work, particularly in Asia
South Asia Regional Coordinator, Institute for Human Rights and Business
South Asia Regional Coordinator at IHRB, Specialist in International Labour Migration and Responsible Recruitment, Published Author on Indian Diaspora Homeland Engagement