Migrant Workers and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Sri Lankans Abroad

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https://doi.org/10.3986/dd.2022.2.03

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migration, pandemic, COVID-19, migrant rights

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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the unfair and vulnerable situations endured by migrant workers. This article explores the realities of migrant workers stranded overseas during the pandemic. Focusing on evidence from the experiences of Sri Lankan migrants, it aims to create better policies and frameworks to improve their conditions. This study uses qualitative and quantitative data collected from Sri Lankan migrant workers. The analysis of migrants’ nuanced experiences overseas during the pandemic, in terms of employment outcomes and social and psychological experiences, shows mixed evidence. While the positive experiences are comforting, the negative experiences give direction for further attention.

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Weeraratne, B. (2023). Migrant Workers and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Sri Lankans Abroad. Two Homelands, 2022(56). https://doi.org/10.3986/dd.2022.2.03 (Original work published July 9, 2022)

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