By Ben Thatcher Migration has long been a defining feature of Filipino life. More than 2.2 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) live and work across the globe (Asis, 2017), forming part of a vast diaspora that contributes significantly to the country’s economy and identity. Yet behind these familiar narratives of sacrifice and economic opportunity liesContinue reading “Culture, Migration, and Disability: A Closer Look at the Filipino Experience”
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DMN brings disability inclusion to ASEAN recruitment and reintegration talks
By Karla Henson and Ma. Vhiktoria “Chavek” Siva In June 2025, the Disability Migration Network (DMN) participated in two regional events organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (Philippines) aimed at strengthening migrant workers’ rights and welfare in ASEAN. Both events were attended by representatives from ASEAN governments, the ASEAN Secretariat, international organizations such asContinue reading “DMN brings disability inclusion to ASEAN recruitment and reintegration talks”
New possibilities for disability-responsive migration
By Ben Thatcher For too long, migration policies have ignored a crucial reality! That migrants with disabilities exist, and they matter. The global migration system is built on frameworks that rarely consider accessibility, inclusion, or the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities throughout the migration journey. But change is on the horizon. The GlobalContinue reading “New possibilities for disability-responsive migration”
Lanterns, Night Markets, Stories of Disabilities (in Thailand)
By Ma. Vhiktoria “Chavek” Siva After a tussle with Manila traffic, a three and a half hour flight to Bangkok, a four hour layover at the Don Mueang International Airport, and two planes, the three-man and one-woman Disability Migration Network (DMN) research team finally landed in Chiang Mai. The numerous emails and zoom calls finallyContinue reading “Lanterns, Night Markets, Stories of Disabilities (in Thailand)”
Disability and Migration: Stories from Cambodia
By Karla Henson A Journey Through the Kingdom of Wonder The December night air in Cambodia greeted us with warmth as we stepped off the plane in Phnom Penh, the nation’s bustling capital. Our arrival marked the beginning of a mission that was both professional and deeply personal: to understand and document the stories ofContinue reading “Disability and Migration: Stories from Cambodia”
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024 Amplifying Disability Leadership in Labour Migration for an Inclusive Sustainable Future
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Disability Migration Network (DMN) proudly joins global voices to champion the leadership and contributions of persons with disabilities. The DMN, a coalition of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and migration-oriented organisations, stands as a driving entity amplifying the leadership and voices of persons with disabilitiesContinue reading “International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024 Amplifying Disability Leadership in Labour Migration for an Inclusive Sustainable Future”
Disability Migration Network (DMN) 