Cultural identity is a huge part of a person’s selfhood and it is also a quality that distinguishes one community from another. Future Forum’s Thong Sariputta says there needs to be a better understanding of the needs, beliefs and identities of Cambodian migrant communities overseas beyond just their labor.
Separating migrant families can affect the health and education of children left behind, but they can suffer even if they migrate with their parents. While the plight of migrant workers has received some attention, their family members also struggle, writes Future Forum’s Thong Sariputta.
Covid-19 is not the only pressing public health issue for migrant workers and their families. The pandemic is raising the risks of other, indirect health impacts that can have lasting effects even after the outbreak ends, writes Future Forum fellow Thong Sariputta.
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