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About Us
The Center for Migrant Advocacy - Philippines (CMA-Phils.) is an advocacy group that promotes the rights of overseas Filipinos - land- or sea-based migrant workers and Filipino immigrants - and their families. The Center works to help improve the economic, social and political conditions of migrant Filipino families everywhere through policy advocacy, information dissemination, networking, capability-building, and direct assistance.
Also a resource center, CMA gathers information, conducts studies, and analyzes urgent issues on overseas migration and related concerns and disseminates these to its partners, networks, and constituents.
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of Directors (2003-2005)
Chairperson:
Conception Garcia-Ramilo
Vice-Chairperson:
Rene Raya
Treasurer:
Renato Mabunga
Members:
Executive-Director & BoD Secretary:
Ellene
A. Sana
Partners and Linkages
The Center for Migrant Advocacy
(CMA) works with the following groups and formations in the
advocacy for voting rights of overseas Filipinos and/or other
issues and concerns of overseas Filipinos.
Groups
based in the Philippines
Government
agencies
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Our Vision
A society where justice, good governance, equal opportunity, and gender-equality prevails, and where migrants enjoy equal rights and protection regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, occupation, and residency status.
Our Mission
Uphold the rights of all Filipino migrants and their families while helping to improve their economic, social and political conditions through policy advocacy, information, networking and partnership, capability-building and direct assistance to distressed migrants.
Our Core Programs
Policy and Public Advocacy. Our main program aims
to initiate and pursue key policy reforms to guarantee the
rights of overseas Filipinos by strengthening protection measures,
uplifting general welfare, delivering prompt assistance and
facilitating effective reintegration. The program also aims
to raise awareness and generate social support for issues
related to overseas migration. To this end, CMA will pursue
lobby initiatives, network with relevant agencies and international
bodies, cooperate with other organizations in pushing its
reform agenda and launch/participate in mobilizations and
campaigns.
Research and Information. CMA conducts research to
support its policy advocacy initiatives and public information
activities. CMA issues timely positions on key issues affecting
overseas Filipinos and their family members. This program
also aims to support the information needs of its overseas
partners and Filipino communities abroad. CMA functions as
the organization’s virtual resource center. CMA also
organizes public forums and provides resource speakers to
ventilate issues related to overseas migration.
Networking and Partnership. CMA works with other organizations on certain programs and actions. It regularly interacts with and supports the activities of Filipino groups and migrant advocates abroad. CMA currently maintains close links with over 50 Filipino, migrant advocates, and solidarity organizations in the major global regions.
Direct Assistance. CMA provides immediate help to migrant workers and their families, especially those who are distressed, most vulnerable and need immediate help. This program documents cases and gives welfare, legal, representation, and livelihood assistance to victims of abuse, armed conflict and health hazards. CMA works with government agencies, private institutions and other NGOs in pursuing this program.
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