Migrant and seasonal farmworker children

Article Abstract:

Children of migrant and seasonal agricultural laborers across the globe continue to suffer from poor health. Thirty-four percent of them are infected with asthma, intestinal parasites, vitamin deficiencies, chemical poisoning and otitis media leading to deafness. Of the 3-5 million children, 72.8% lack health insurance, while Migrant Health Centers try to serve the remaining percent. Moreover, the poverty of these children and their families hampers their access to health care. These needs will only be resolved by increasing the funding for Community and Migrant Health Centers.

Health aspects, Children, Family, Child health, Migrant agricultural laborers, Children of migrant laborers

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Migrant workers in Asia: the call by the Synod for Asia to assist migrants

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The Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Asia held on Apr 19-May 14, 1998 in Vatican City, demands for the alleviation of the conditions of migrant labor in Asia. It noted the exploitation and discrimination against foreign workers in South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand and the termination and displacement of workers due to economic crises. It also called for pastoral care for migrants and the adoption of foreign languages in liturgical celebrations in Japan. However, a dialogue between Church and government leaders can significantly improve the lot of migrant workers.

Social aspects, Social policy, Employment, Asia, Catholic Church, Councils and synods

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