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Fake visas, high fees, and slave-like conditions in the host countries lead people into a vicious cycle of dependency and perpetuated poverty. Rajendra's goal is to empower people by exposing the dirty work of scam networks and informing migrant workers about their legal rights.
Rajendra's work shows how important information is, especially for vulnerable people. A whole industry has developed, exploiting the despair of workers, who are forced to find jobs abroad. #HumanRightsDay
His reach on Social Media is incredible. 436.000 people subscribed to his youtube channel (https://t.co/krLMAxTtaC) alone, where he posts content tailor-made for the necessities of migrant workers. #HumanRightsDay
Rajendra Paudel is a returnee migrant worker from Saudi Arabia and UAE, having lived there for over 8 years. Currently in Nepal, he works to provide aspiring and current migrant workers with information and training on personal finance, career development and business planning.
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She is an influential voice within the migrant community, has been awarded multiple times for her work and uses every bit of light that international attention shines on her to increase the visibility of people on the move and their struggle out of the public eye. #HumanRightsDay
The MTM is grateful to have them as fellows in our 2024/25 cohort. Do you want to stay informed regarding the work of the MTM? Subscribe to our newsletter https://t.co/v0h7jZGLCe, dedicated specifically to technology and migration/occupation. #MigracionDigna#HumanRightsDay
On this app, they are forced to share data and, oftentimes, stumble over technical glitches that make it impossible to file their request. At the #BorderlineCrisisCenter, they help people to maneuver through the process and support those who lack digital literacy. @BorderLinecris