Access to Justice for Pakistani Migrant Workers

The study was conducted to assess the quality and level of justice and legal support available to the potential, returnee, existing, and deported migrant workers in Pakistan and destination countries, in particular the Gulf States. The study has collected evidence from four provinces of Pakistan. The purpose of the study was to assess the legislative support available in the legal documents of Pakistan and to compare this support with the implementation on the ground. Another purpose of the study was to develop a proposed support mechanism for migrant workers through policy reform or "doorstep support" through a resource center for migrant workers. The sample of the study is not a concrete reference to be presented widely; rather, the findings are intended to be used mainly for understanding the issue. The findings should not be quoted or generalized.