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ASEAN’s Migrant Rights Policy Dilemma and Deadlock on Migrant Worker Protection Agusmidah, Agusmidah; Martono Anggusti; Fithriatus Shalihah; Rajali H. Aji; Abdulrahman Sama-Alee
Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System
Publisher : Lembaga Contrarius Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53955/jhcls.v5i3.581

Abstract

Remittances generated by migrant workers, particularly those from Indonesia, play a significant role in supporting the economic stability of households and national economies. However, the magnitude of these contributions contrasts sharply with the limited legal and social protection available to migrant workers. This research examines the key factors underlying the persistent impasse in migrant worker protection policies within ASEAN and explores potential strategies for improvement through a comparative assessment of the European Union experience. Using normative juridical methods that combine conceptual, regulatory, and comparative analyses, the study evaluates ASEAN legal instruments and compares them with the European Union framework for protecting migrant workers. The analysis identifies three main causes of policy stagnation in ASEAN. First, the region lacks binding obligations that require member states to adopt uniform minimum standards. Second, existing enforcement mechanisms are weak and do not ensure consistent implementation. Third, member states resist the establishment of supranational authority, limiting opportunities for stronger regional governance. Despite these challenges, functional adaptation through the selective adoption of European Union practices offers viable options, including harmonizing minimum standards, establishing regional complaint procedures, and facilitating the portability of social rights. The research concludes that a gradual and priority based approach, especially for high risk sectors, can enhance migrant worker protection while remaining consistent with the principles of the ASEAN Way.
Co-Authors Abdulrahman Sama-alee Adira Sitanggang Agusmidah Agusmidah Aritonang, Topan Billers Ayu Margareth R. Sitinjak Binsar Manogu Tua Butar, Edgar Butar Canryfay Elisabet Lumban Gaol Chansrakaeo, Ruetaitip Chindy Afrilia Christina N.M Tobing Collin Powel Hutabarat, Collin Powel Hutabarat Cyntia Vebrina Simamora Daniel Fransisco Rossi Daniel Sitohang Debora Debora Debora Debora Debora Debora Tambunan Debora Tambunan Debora, Debora Devi Panggabean, Azra Sri Dina Mayasari Sinaga Dwi Natalia Martama Hutabarat Esther, July Fithriatus Shalihah Fitri Yanni Dewi Siregar Fx. Rocky Corrado Sitepu, Rocky Ginting, Ekel Tuahta Gultom , Meli Hertati Gultom, Jeges Imanuelita Gultom, Meli Hertati Haposan Siallagan Haryono, Fadillah Herlina Manullang hisar sitohang Hutabarat, Dwi Natali M Hutabarat, Dwi Natalia Martama Hutagalung, Jordy William Hutauruk, Rahel inro Sitindaon Intan Mayasari Hutabarat Irfandy H Simanungkalit Janpatar Simamora Januari Sihotang, Januari Jeki Saroha Tamba Jinner Sidauruk Jinner Sidauruk Johansen E.H.Hasugian Jordy William Hutagalung Joyce Vania Sarumaha Juita Manalu Krisdian Rizki Havana Ndraha Lesson Sihotang Lesson Sitohang Lingga, Ebenni Lista Ade Sumiati Bondar Lumbantoruan, Abram Andriano Samapta Manalu, Juita Mantoma Tawanda Daeli Manurung, Berliana Feronika Manurung, Gydeon Irmawan Manurung, Oktavia Manurung, Rosa Marbun, Putra Hasian Marnipera Ngerika Sihombing Masni Purba Mayca, Ofelica Ruth Meli Hertati Gultom Mokosoina Ntuacademy Nababan, Natal Frantomas Nababan, Roida Nainggolan, Doni Fernando Ndraha, Krisdian Rizki Havana Nelson Manalu Nola Putra E. C Simanungkalit Olyhabana Situmorang Pakpahan, Joel Fredly Panggabean, Azra Panjaitan, Yosua Tahyudi Prayusti Sarah Simarmata Purba, Masni Rahmat Tri Andika Debataraja, Rahmat Rajali H. Aji Ria Juliana Siregar Richa Yohana Rusli Siahaan Risky, Rosiana Agnes robin panjaitan Roida Nababan Roida Nababan Roma Cita Sibatuara Rosiana Agnes Rizky Sagala, Wilson Samuel F. B. Situmorang Sesilia, Paskah Siahaan, David Pandapotan Siahaan, Lestari Siahaan, Richa Yohana Rusli Siburian, Lamhot Efriskon Sidauruk, Jinner Sihombing, Freean Gabriel Sihombing, Sherina Elizabeth Sihotang, Lesson Silalahi, Jonathan Agung Simandalahi, Eli Simandalahi, Eli Ristiana Simanjuntak, Iona Febrina Simanungkalit, Irfandy H Simarmata, Prayusti Sarah Simatupang, Jeprita Simatupang, Riris Simbolon, Krisna Uli Sinuhaji, Yefta Loviga Sipahutar, Pitra Regina Siregar, Jos Siregar, Ria Siregar, Ria Juliani Sitanggang, Adira Sitepu, Editama Joremia Sitorus, Bethsaidah Situmorang, Olyhabana Sivakkar, Sarsaralos Sonya Lorensa Sirait Sovia Febrina Tamaulina Simamora Sumiati Bondar, Lista Ade Tampubolon, Putri Melani Tarigan, Stevani Turnip, Yuni Arta Uton Utomo Veronika Waruwu Yansen Anggusti Yosua Tahyudi R. Panjaitan