C.1. Promotion and protection of the rights and welfare of women, children, the elderly,
and persons with disabilities
27. Strategic objective: Safeguard the interests and rights as well as provide equal opportunities,
and raise the quality of life and standard of living, for women, children, the elderly, and persons with
disabilities.
Actions:
C.2. Protection and promotion of the rights of migrant workers
28. Strategic objective: Ensure fair and comprehensive migration policies and adequate
protection for all migrant workers in accordance with the laws, regulations and policies of respective
ASEAN Member States as well as implement the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of
the Rights of Migrant Workers 1.
Actions:
Work towards the establishment of an ASEAN commission on the promotion and
protection of the rights of women and children;
Continue to implement the Work Plan to Operationalise the Declaration on the
Elimination of Violence Against Women in the ASEAN Region;
Implement programmes on child survival, development and protection consistent
with the Convention on the Rights of the Child;
Establish an ASEAN network of social workers by 2013;
Conduct regional capacity building programmes on social services and rehabilitation
for persons with disabilities;