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Ayswarya Murthy

Ayswarya Murthy is a political journalist. She came to writing through an interest in politics.

At least 21 protesters were killed during anti-government protests in Sierra Leone

At least 21 protesters were killed during anti-government protests in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone - Eight police officers were killed during violent anti-government protests in Sierra Leone on Wednesday. Also, at least 21 civilians were killed in different parts of the country. Youth minister Mohamed Orman Bangura

App launched to help women migrant workers facing sexual violence in Thailand

App launched to help women migrant workers facing sexual violence in Thailand

Thailand - A new mobile app has been launched in Thailand to help women migrant workers facing sexual harassment and violence in the country. The app offers lifelines to women migrant workers at risk from

Victims of human trafficking found working on construction site at Belgian port

Victims of human trafficking found working on construction site at Belgian port

Antwerp - Belgian prosecutors say 17 people from Bangladesh, 52 people from the Philippines, and 105 people from Turkey said recruiters promised them lucrative jobs. Some 174 construction workers in the Belgian city of Antwerp

Bangladesh’s garment sector faces energy, and demand crises

Bangladesh’s garment sector faces energy, and demand crises

Bangladesh - “Retailers in both European and US markets are either deferring the shipments of finished products or delaying orders,” says Fazlul Khok, managing director of Plummy Fashions Ltd. “As inflation is soaring in our

World Day Against Trafficking 2022: 5 innovative campaigns spreading awareness towards human trafficking

World Day Against Trafficking 2022: 5 innovative campaigns spreading awareness towards human trafficking

Global - July 30 is observed every year as the World Day Against Trafficking 2022. Human trafficking is the rising global concern and “an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity,” as said by

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

UK - A delivery driver from London is suing Uber Eats over his alleged dismissal based on racial discrimination. He claims that the facial recognition technology used by the company is “racially based” and said

NHS Staffing Crisis: worst labor crisis in UK history

NHS Staffing Crisis: worst labor crisis in UK history

UK -United Kingdom’s state run NHS (National Health Service) is struggling amid its worst ever staffing crisis. With mass resignations and thousands of staff vacancies, the country might face the worst healthcare crisis due to

Proposed labour laws of Kerala: A boon for women workers?

Proposed labour laws of Kerala: A boon for women workers?

India - In Kerala, female labour force participation has increased over the past few years, but it hasn't caught up to male labour force participation, which is still higher. Women's labour force participation in Kerala

Shortage Of Sanitation Workers In Australia Leads To Sky-High Salaries

Shortage Of Sanitation Workers In Australia Leads To Sky-High Salaries

Australia - The demand for sanitation workers in Australia is almost at an all-time high in 2022. The salary of sanitation workers has also increased rapidly in the country. Many cleaning services companies have also

19 labourers go missing near China-India Border in Arunachal

19 labourers go missing near China-India Border in Arunachal

China - Arunachal Pradesh's remote Kurung Kumey district, not far from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, has begun a search operation to identify a group of 19 road construction workers who went

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