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The Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME)<ref>https://www.home.org.sg/</ref> is a Singapore-based non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2004 by the late Ms. Bridget Tan. HOME is dedicated to supporting and empowering migrant workers who experience abuse and exploitation. | The Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME)<ref>https://www.home.org.sg/</ref> is a Singapore-based non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2004 by the late Ms. Bridget Tan. HOME is dedicated to supporting and empowering migrant workers who experience abuse and exploitation. | ||
== | == Mission and Objectives == | ||
HOME's mission is to uphold the rights and dignity of migrant workers in Singapore through: | HOME's mission is to uphold the rights and dignity of migrant workers in Singapore through: | ||
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* '''Advocacy:''' Engaging in public education and campaigns to raise awareness of issues affecting migrant workers and promoting policy changes to improve their lives. | * '''Advocacy:''' Engaging in public education and campaigns to raise awareness of issues affecting migrant workers and promoting policy changes to improve their lives. | ||
== | == Services and Programs == | ||
HOME offers a range of services, including: | HOME offers a range of services, including: | ||
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* '''HOME Academy:''' Empowering domestic workers through educational and vocational training programs, with around 1,600 women graduating annually. | * '''HOME Academy:''' Empowering domestic workers through educational and vocational training programs, with around 1,600 women graduating annually. | ||
== | == Advocacy and Impact == | ||
HOME actively advocates for migrant workers' rights and has contributed to changes in laws and policies in Singapore, such as the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, the Employment Act, the Foreign Employees Dormitory Act, and the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act. | HOME actively advocates for migrant workers' rights and has contributed to changes in laws and policies in Singapore, such as the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, the Employment Act, the Foreign Employees Dormitory Act, and the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act. | ||
The organization campaigns for mandatory weekly days off for domestic workers and victim-centered human trafficking legislation. | The organization campaigns for mandatory weekly days off for domestic workers and victim-centered human trafficking legislation. | ||
=== | === Involvement in the Parti Liyani Case === | ||
HOME played a significant role in the high-profile case of Ms. Parti Liyani, an Indonesian domestic worker accused of theft by her employer, Mr. Liew Mun Leong, former chairman of Changi Airport Group. | HOME played a significant role in the high-profile case of Ms. Parti Liyani, an Indonesian domestic worker accused of theft by her employer, Mr. Liew Mun Leong, former chairman of Changi Airport Group. | ||
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Through its comprehensive services and unwavering advocacy, HOME continues to play a vital role in promoting justice, equality, and dignity for all migrant workers in Singapore. | Through its comprehensive services and unwavering advocacy, HOME continues to play a vital role in promoting justice, equality, and dignity for all migrant workers in Singapore. | ||
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