The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational Accident Victims (ANROAV) is a coalition of victims’ groups, trade unions and other labour groups across Asia, all committed to the rights of victims and for overall improvement of health and safety at the workplace. It was established in 1997, and now has members from more than 14 Asian countries as well as affiliate members from other continents. Annual conferences are an opportunity for these members to learn about the wider struggles of which they are part.
ANROAV Annual Conference Bandung, Indonesia October 17 to 20, 2010
We, the participants of the 15th ANROAV conference, recognise the significance of the historic city of Bandungthat upheld the principles of independence, freedom, sovereignty and dignity of people in the Asia-Africa meeting to form the Non-Aligned Nations 55 years ago.
This report is a survey of the Chinese working women's reproductive health and rights in the garment sector. A sample survey was carried out in the garment industry in China’s Pearl River Delta. This survey sought to better understand the situation of women workers’ reproductive health and rights, analyze several different factors affecting these rights, and make recommendations for further action. This report is available for download in both English and Chinese. Please click on links below to get the full version of report.
China, India, Indonesia, and Thailand are among the largest consumers of asbestos. Because markets in the West are dwindling, asbestos is heavily promoted in Asia. In spite of widespread usage, reported cases of asbestos-related diseases are surprisingly few and reported cases of mesothelioma are rare in Asia except in Japan, Korea, and Singapore. The problem lies in diagnosis. Most of the asbestos-related diseases are not diagnosed in Asia and thus do not appear in government statistics. This deadly substance is killing workers.
An occupational health and safety needs assessment exercise was carried out by Asia Monitor Resource Centre (AMRC), South Asian Research and Development Initiative (SARDI) and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) in collaboration with the Indian National Mine Workers Federation (affiliated to the INTUC) on behalf of the Asian Workers Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Institute (OSHEI).