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Consultation on Migrant Workers' StrugglesAlthough migrant workers are hailed as economic saviors of their respective national economies, their governments are often ill equipped to respond to their needs especially when they are faced with danger and hardships abroad. Governments are also unprepared or unwilling to re-absorb returning overseas workers. In fact they are aggressively promoting the migration of labor. As churches and non-government organizations strive to respond to their plight, the question comes up: is our response band-air solution to the problem or does it address the root of the problem? Is our goal for reformation or transformation? With this as background, CCA Faith, Mission and Unity program area will hold a consultation on "Affirming Fullness of Life in the Context of Migrant Workers' Struggles" in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on November 10-15, 2003. The meeting will gather representatives of URM network members, migrant workers' organizations, and theologians dealing with migrant issues. Hosting the meeting are the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan and the Labor Concern Center in Kaohsiung. posted by hope on Wednesday, November 05, 2003 |
