Who We Are
Migration and Rights Lab (MaRL) is a non-profit social development think tank organisation dedicated to engaging marginalised communities and groups to promote their rights and welfare in areas such as health, migration, child labour, forced labour, human trafficking, livelihood development, social inclusion, and climate change adaptation.
Our Goal
Our main aim is to foster a participatory environment for dialogue on human rights, migration governance, and rural development grounded in evidence and rights-based approaches.
Our Vision
A world where governments, organizations, and communities provide an enabling environment for migrants and left-behind children and spouses to harness their full potential and be protected against marginalization, abuses, and exploitation regardless of their race, gender, age, or disability.
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About MRL
MaRL collaborates with various stakeholders, including community members, coalitions, civil society organisations, and policymakers, to pool their collective skills, resources, and experience in creating shared analysis and action plans. Through our community- and rights-based approaches and human-centred development strategies, we advocate for rights and justice, raising awareness to foster community resistance and cohesion against discrimination and human rights abuses.
Our Work
The Migration and Rights Lab (MaRL) offers comprehensive services to support the rights and well-being of migrants, refugees, children, and marginalised communities. Through research-based advocacy and community-focused interventions, MaRL encourages safe and orderly migration, fights against human trafficking, and aids the integration of vulnerable groups. We incorporate gender and social inclusion into our programmes, tackling structural inequalities and empowering those in need. Additionally, MaRL prioritises health initiatives, including HIV/AIDS prevention, mental health support, and women's health and wellness. We also emphasise entrepreneurial development and examine the links between migration, business growth, and climate change adaptation, aiming to create sustainable livelihoods for communities. By utilising evidence-based approaches and working with governments, civil society, and private sector organisations, we deliver innovative solutions that strengthen resilience, support integration, and deliver meaningful community outcomes.
