SingaporeSingapore Catholic championed migrants' rightsBridget Tan was a pioneer in assisting migrant workers and victims of human traffickingBridget Lew Tan died on April 18 at the age of 73. “Bridget was an untiring advocate and champion of the rights of migrant workers,” HOME said in a statement. HOME has aided, including providing shelter, about 50,000 migrant workers and victims of human trafficking, according to the Straits Times. Tan is also credited with contributing to public discussion on the welfare and rights of migrants to change mindsets and policies. For her outstanding efforts in supporting migrants and victims of human trafficking, Tan was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.

Source: Ethiopian News April 22, 2022 07:43 UTC