CSW Session - Side Event MASHAV/MCTC in Cooperation with IOM MASHAV/MCTC s s Role in Education and Training for Women and Girls - Capacity Building of Migrant Women and Access to Decent Work New York, February 25, 2011 Mazal Renford The Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center (MCTC) Haifa, Israel
MCTC s s Role in Capacity Building of Background Migrant Women Women constitute almost half of all international migrants worldwide 95 million Millions of female migrants lack adequate opportunities for decent work Many migrant women lack language proficiency, financial resources and access to education Migrant women are vulnerable to being exploited Many women migrants experience deskilling
Education and Training leads to A key element for reducing poverty
Described by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as: productive work under conditions of freedom equity, security and dignity, in which rights are protected and adequate remuneration and social coverage are provided.decent work ensures personal dignity, no forced labour or inequality, an income that guarantees family stability, and sustainability which leads to economic growth, increased job productivity, and entrepreneurial endeavors
MASHAV /The Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center (MCTC) In cooperation with IOM Conferences and workshops on topics connected to gender, migration and the MDGs Education and Training of Trainers programs to reach the poorest of all women, including migrant women e.g. migrant women from Sudan and Somalia living in Kenya
By: Training Education Skills Enhancement MCTC works towards poverty eradication and access to decent work through the development of micro-enterprises and income generating activities
Capacity Building Workshops for Diaspora Women Leaders In cooperation with IOM, CIMI and GTZ Targets migrant women leaders of Diaspora organizations Strengthens the capacity of migrant women Works towards access of education for women and girls in the countries of origin (e.g. Uganda)
Integration Protection Emphasis on: Poverty alleviation in the countries of origin Women s empowerment and education and training (e.g. Uganda)
Photo from the BGK website: http://www.bikalpa.org/index.php? From Nepal Migration of Nepalese girls to India Bikalpa Gyan Kendra (BGK) Alternative Traditional Schools for Girl Child Workers Stella Tamang a former MCTC participant Photo from the website http://proxied.changemakers.net/journal /02november/ray.cfm Photo by Ratan Man Lama "Aasu" Photo from the BGK website: http://www.bikalpa.org/index.php? Photo from the website http://proxied.changemakers.net/journal /02november/ray.cfm
From Latin America and the In cooperation with Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) Hands-on Methodology for Entrepreneurship Education, training, job creation and better access to decent work e.g. Guatemala, Ecuador, Mexico, Bolivia Caribbean 22,000 beneficiaries in 29 countries
From Eastern Europe and Central Asia Support Systems for Job Creation among Women In cooperation with UNECE The importance of education and training: The fight against trafficking of women and girls Reintegration of migrant women in the countries of origin
Israel: A Living Laboratory The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption offers assistance with finance, housing, health, welfare, education and employment Immigrant Associations Laws and policies that protect rights of foreign migrants, including universal education for all children SBDCs and technological incubators
Some Examples: The Mesila Aid & Information Center for the Foreign Community Kav La Oved - (Worker's Hotline) Hotline for Migrant Workers
The Bialik-Rogozin School, Tel Aviv Pictures above from the movie Strangers No More by Kirk Simon and Karen Goodman Pictures above from the website http://www.drawger.com/piven/?article_id=9271
In Conclusion Sharing MCTC/MASHAV best practices with the world Sharing Israel s experiences Continued cooperation with IOM