Sri Lanka: concerns the safety of migrant workers in Singapore

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore organized an outreach program for Sri Lankan female migrant workers at Caritas Village, to empower the Sri Lankan female migrant workers by educating them on certain areas and foster a strong relationship between the workers and the High Commission, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. It was the main objective of the event.

Sri Lanka says it is committed to the safety and security of migrant workers in Singapore.

The program was organized in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Business Association of Singapore. Around 200 Sri Lankan female migrant participants attended the event. This was the second such event organized by the High Commission since September 2023.

Resource persons from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MoM), Singapore Police Force (SPF), and Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) briefed the participants on their specialized areas through comprehensive presentations, says the Foreign Ministry.

President of the Sri Lanka Business Association Lakshanthi Fernando highlighted the importance of educating migrant workers and expressed delight on the success of this year’s event. Counsellor and Head of the Labor Section of the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore Nipuna Thibbutumunuwa emphasized the significance of the event and requested the participants to derive valuable insights for their lives, aligning with the event’s primary objective.

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Singapore Senarath Dissanayake acknowledged the significant contribution made by the migrant workforce towards Sri Lanka’s economy.

Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Singapore Senarath Dissanayake acknowledged the significant contribution made by the migrant workforce towards Sri Lanka’s economy.

Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the importance of empowering the migrant workforce and maintaining their standards and efficiency. High Commissioner Dissanayake said that the Labor Section of the High Commission is committed towards the welfare, safety, and security of the Sri Lankan migrant workers in Singapore and that it can be contacted round the clock for assistance.

All attendees received a certificate of participation endorsed by the High Commission of Sri Lanka and partnering agencies in Singapore, including the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore Police Force (SPF), Association of Employment Agencies – Singapore (AEAS), Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST), Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE), Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME), and AIDHA.

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