Production of an Informative Documentary on the Situation of Migrant Workers in Kosovo

Background and Rationale

In recent years, Kosovo has seen an increasing number of migrant workers, particularly from Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. These workers have become integral to sectors such as construction, agriculture, and domestic work. Despite their contributions, migrant workers often face a range of challenges, including poor working conditions, limited access to social protections, and insufficient legal safeguards. The legal framework governing labor migration in Kosovo, primarily regulated by the Law on Foreigners, provides some provisions for migrant workers but suffers from weak implementation and enforcement. Migrant workers in Kosovo, particularly Filipinos, often endure irregular contracts, wage violations, and unsafe working environments. In addition, many are unaware of their rights and have limited access to mechanisms that protect them from exploitation and discrimination. The documentary will serve as a tool to increase public awareness of these issues and will highlight the essential contributions of migrant workers to the Kosovar economy. The documentary is part of the broader “Empowerment and Protection Initiative for Migrant Workers in Kosovo,” a project supported by GIZ Kosovo, aimed at addressing these challenges through advocacy, awareness campaigns, and capacity building for migrant workers and the institutions that support them. The project’s ultimate goal is to improve the protection and working conditions of migrant workers in Kosovo while promoting policy reforms that ensure their rights are upheld.

Objectives of the Project

The “Empowerment and Protection Initiative for Migrant Workers in Kosovo” is designed with the following objectives: Raise Awareness: Enhance understanding among the general public, policymakers, and employers about the rights and contributions of migrant workers in Kosovo. Strengthen Legal Protections: Advocate for stronger enforcement of existing labor laws and the introduction of new policies that better protect migrant workers from exploitation and rights violations. Capacity Building: Empower migrant workers through training and awareness sessions to better understand and advocate for their rights. Promote Policy Reform: Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to drive policy changes that improve working conditions and ensure legal protections for migrant workers. Data Collection and Advocacy: Gather accurate data on the status of migrant workers to inform future policies and advocate for better implementation of existing labor regulations.

Objective of the Documentary

The primary objective of the documentary is to provide an informative and compelling visual narrative that highlights the experiences, contributions, and challenges of migrant workers in Kosovo. The documentary will serve as an advocacy tool to:

a. Showcase the living and working conditions of migrant workers in Kosovo, focusing on Philipines migrant workers.

b.Illustrate the legal and institutional gaps in protecting migrant workers’ rights.

c. Present the contributions of Filipino workers to Kosovo’s economy and society.

d. Provide recommendations for improving the legal framework and support mechanisms for migrant workers.

e. Foster dialogue among key stakeholders, including the government, employers, and NGOs, to promote better working conditions for migrant workers.

Professional company/expert will be selected in a competitive process. The main mean of distribution will be through social media, but also in local media. The selected contractor is expected to perform the following tasks:

Outputs

a. A 10-15 minute documentary focusing on the experiences and challenges of migrant Philippine workers in Kosovo.

b. Full usage rights for all music and footage used.

c. Subtitles in English (or other languages, as required).

d. final delivery of all video files in high-resolution formats suitable for web and broadcast.

Submitting the Offer

All companies/ expert that would like to express their interest, send the proposal along with financial offer, at IKS offices and/also email address: brikene_hoxha@iksweb.org, no later than 16th of September 2024.