The Right to Work as A Human Right
Shinta Nurhidayati Salam, Muhammad Ashri, Abdul Maasba Magassing, Muhammad Hasrul

Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia

shintanurhidayaty[at]gmail.com

Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia

Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia

Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia

Abstract

The right to work is one of the human rights because of work relating to the right to a decent life. limited employment opportunities open up potential and opportunities for Indonesian Migrant Workers to migrate as job seekers in other countries. This happened because of economic and social factors. This article analyzes various legal policies taken by the government in dealing with Indonesian Migrant Workers from of human rights perspective. One of the problems faced by the Indonesian government is the number of Indonesian Migrant Workers who Exceed the Limit of Stay (Overstay), so that protection efforts are needed for Indonesian Migrant Workers who exceed the time limit of stay, including guidance and supervision mechanisms, legal and consular assistance, defense of the fulfillment of the rights Indonesian Migrant Workers rights as well as diplomatic efforts granted. The concept of Diplomatic Protection, where the protection of a country for its citizens who are abroad. The consular representatives of the sending country in the receiving country have an obligation to protect its citizens and their interest.

Keywords: Indonesian Migrant Workers, Human Rights, Diplomatic Protection

Topic: Human Rights