Assessment Report: Profile of Returned Cambodian
Migrant Workers

In June 2014, more than 250,000 Cambodian migrant workers returned home to Cambodia from Thailand, prompted by fear of arrest and uncertainty brought about by the tumultuous political situation in Thailand. The majority of these migrants were undocumented and travelling with families and young children, returned across the border to Cambodia. In response, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Cambodia conducted interviews with 667 of these returning migrant workers to better understand their needs and concerns before, during and after their migration. IOM X conducted a gender analysis based on the collected data and authored the report. The report can be of value to practitioners who aim to create campaigns and interventions with aspirant and returning Cambodian migrant workers, particularly if working to address the needs and concerns of different genders.