The Role of The Ponorogo Regency Government in Strengthening The Mental Health of Migrant Workers Based on Law Number 18 Of 2017 on The Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers

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10.2991/978-2-38476-529-4_9How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Migrant Workers; Legal Protection; Mental Health; Policy

Abstract

Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) play a significant role in the national economy through remittances sent to their families back home. However, they face various challenges, particularly regarding mental health issues caused by work pressure, cultural differences, and limited protection. Ponorogo Regency, as one of the regions with a high number of migrant workers, has implemented several protection policies in accordance with Law Number 18 of 2017 on the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers. This study employs a normative juridical method with a legislative and social approach to analyze the effectiveness of protection policies for migrant workers in Ponorogo. The findings reveal that although the local government has provided pre-departure training, counseling, and dissemination of workers’ rights, challenges persist in monitoring recruitment agencies, low public legal awareness, and limited resources. Strengthening regulations, improving supervisory capacity, and optimizing empowerment programs for migrant workers and their families are urgently needed. A more responsive and field-based approach is expected to enhance protection and welfare for migrant workers before departure, during employment abroad, and after returning to Indonesia.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ribut Riyanto
AU  - Ayub Torry Satriyo Kusumo
AU  - Jadmiko Anom Husodo
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/28
TI  - The Role of The Ponorogo Regency Government in Strengthening The Mental Health of Migrant Workers Based on Law Number 18 Of 2017 on The Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Democracy and National Resilience 2025 (ICDNR 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 100
EP  - 108
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-529-4_9
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-529-4_9
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