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employer or job in the labour market for up to 12 months if they are experiencing
abuse or are at risk of abuse. 74
58. In Morocco, the medical assistance scheme is based on the principle of national
solidarity for the benefits of the poor population. Medical coverage consists of
mandatory health insurance and a medical assistance plan. The mandatory health
insurance provides benefits in kind (for sickness) and cash (for sickness and physical
invalidity). Because of the principle of national solidarity, both nationals and nonnationals can access benefits in kind. 75 In Algeria, migrant workers are affiliated with
the social security health scheme, irrespective of their nationality, the amount or
nature of their remuneration or the form, nature or validity of their work contract
(including irregular migrants). 76
59. The Philippines-Bahrain Partnership on the Issuance of Flexible Visas, work and
residency permits valid for two years and renewable indefinitely, ensures pathways for
regularization of migrant workers in response to the unintended consequences brought
about by the Kafala system, a traditional sponsorship system in the Middle East. 77 This
serves as one pathway to regularize the status of Filipino migrants to prevent being
caught in unscrupulous recruitment practices that often lead to trafficking.
60. Egypt strives to eradicate human trafficking through a victim-centred approach
through a cooperation protocol establishing a new dedicated shelter for victims of
human trafficking which was signed by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the National
Council for Childhood and Motherhood and the Egyptian Red Crescent. 78
61. The fair recruitment corridor pilot between Nepal and Jordan was designed in
collaboration with Better Work Jordan and social partners. Through the Integrated
Programme on Fair Recruitment (FAIR), ILO linked up with a private employment
agency that developed procedures for fair recruitment of Nepali workers in the
garment sector in Jordan in line with the ILO general principles and operational
guidelines for fair recruitment. 79
62. The Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants is an
initiative of grassroots organizations representing a network of more than 140
organizations and 100 individual advocates working with undocumented migrants in
33 countries, primarily in Europe, as well as in other world regions. The Platform has
built a comprehensive evidence base regarding the gap between international human
rights law and the policies and practices existing at the national level, promoting
recognition of their fundamental rights, providing an essential link between local
realities and debates at policy level. 80
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See Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Open work permits for vulnerable workers
[R207.1 – A72] – International Mobility Program, modified 23 February 2023. Available at
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operationalbulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/vulnerable-workers.html.
ILO, Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Arab Region (see footnote 52).
Ibid.
Migration Network Hub: Repository of Practices (2023), Philippines -Bahrain Partnership:
Flexible Visas. Available at https://migrationnetwork.un.org/practice/philippines-bahrainpartnership-issuance-flexible-visas.
Migration Network Hub: Repository of Practices (2023), Dedicated Shelter for Victims of
Trafficking in Persons. Available at https://migrationnetwork.un.org/practice/dedicated-sheltervictims-trafficking-persons.
ILO, “Fair recruitment corridor piloted between Nepal and Jordan (in the garment sector) ”
(2015–2019). Good Practices database. Available at
www.ilo.org/dyn/migpractice/migmain.showPractice? p_lang=en&p_practice_id=205 .
ILO, “Platform for international cooperation on undocumented migrants (PICUM)” (2001–2015),
Good Practices database. Available at
www.ilo.org/dyn/migpractice/migmain.showPractice?p_lang=en&p_practice_id=16 .
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