The Initiative for Workers Solidarity in Asia Pacific

The Initiatives for Workers Solidarity in Asia Pacific is an initiative of the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM), based in Hong Kong, to foster unity among workers through advocacy, labor campaigns, research, cooperation and network building.

The Initiative for Workers Solidarity in Asia Pacific

The Initiatives for Workers Solidarity in Asia Pacific is an initiative of the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM), based in Hong Kong, to foster unity among workers through advocacy, labor campaigns, research, cooperation and network building.

IWSAP was initiated in response to the worsening conditions for workers in the Asia Pacific, driven by neoliberal policies that prioritize capital. These policies deepen division- between hostworkers and migrants, formal and informal, unionised and non-unionised – obscuring the fact that all workers face the same system that favors business interests over labor rights.

IWSAP aims to strengthen unity and solidarity among all workers, supporting efforts to defend labor rights and promote well-being. As a regional NGO, it will promote cross-sectoral solidarity, bridging communication, coordination, and cooperation among diverse workers’ organization to amplify struggle for labor rights and people’s development.

Vision

A united Asia Pacific workforce that protects workers’ rights, promotes wellbeing, fosters cooperation, and strengthens labor solidarity across all sectors.

Mission

To launch initiatives that build unity and solidarity among all workers across nationalities and sectors in the Asia Pacific, defending the rights of all workers.

Goals

Advocate

Support campaigns and advocacy addressing labour issues at national and regional levels

Learn

Build and share knowledge on the conditions and aspiration of workers in the Asia Pacific.

Cooperate

Create spaces workers to unite, coordinate actions, and strengthen cooperation.

Link-up

Empower and connect of women workers through targeted initiatives in the region.

Programmes

The following are the core programs of the organisation:

Labour Rights Advocacy
and Campaigns

Workers Education
and Research

Labour Cooperation
and Network Building

Activities

Amplify workers campaigns on wages, employment, and labor rights through various platforms and media.
Organize seminars, forums, and conferences on workers issues and other topics affecting workers across the region.
Conduct research to promote labour rights and support labour movements.
Build and maintain database on labour statistics in the Asia Pacific
Facilitate workers exchange and solidarity missions to foster mutual learning and cooperation.
Engage in advocacy spaces and strengthen grassroots capacity for meaningful participation.