The Shelter, Caring and Support Systems for Migrants

Date: Oct. 21st, 2021

Day2: The Network of Museums for Migrants and Social Justice

Session 2: The Shelter, Caring and Support Systems for Migrants

Transnational migrants are often highly vulnerable to slavery, exploitation, violence, and persecution and sustain physical or mental traumas no matter their migration is the result of forced relocation caused by racial, tribal, or religious conflicts such as asylum seekers or voluntary diaspora like migrant workers. In addition to providing shelter and care, how do human rights organizations support transnational migrants to seek justice and comfort and rebuild their future byways like documenting and archiving human rights violations and support systems like wellness (art therapy) workshops?

Moderator:

Shu-Han, Lin, Refugee Project Specialist, Taiwan Association for Human Rights

Speakers:

(1)  Mofidul Hoque, Liberation War Museum, Bangladesh

(2)  Kaili LEE, Director, GOH-Migrants, Garden of Hope Foundation, Taiwan

(3)  Hsiu-Lien Chen, Researcher, Taiwan International Workers Association, Taiwan