Jolovan Wham

Jolovan Wham is the Executive Director of the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME). HOME was established with the vision of making Singapore a country that welcomed migrant workers and protected their human rights. Jolovan describes this vision as a broad initial starting point which was developed into three branches of action by the NGO over the 11 years it has been in operation. The three branches through which HOME conducts its efforts are advocacy, welfare and empowerment. Jolovan has helped to lead advocacy in Singapore that has influenced law and policy – including a successful campaign to win the right of domestic workers in Singapore to have one day off each week. He has also led HOME’s engagement with the UN human rights system – including the UPR – which has led to recommendations being made to the Singapore government.