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Dr. Neha Mathur

Join Dr. Neha Mathur on a journey of compassion and expertise as she navigates the intricate landscape of human rights and workers' welfare.

Rescuers race to free miners trapped in flooded mine in Mexico

Rescuers race to free miners trapped in flooded mine in Mexico

Mexico - Ten miners have been trapped in a flooded coal mine in northern Mexico for more than 24 hours as rescuers try to reach them. "We have not slept, we are working day and

For Asia’s migrant workers, extreme heat is a survival game

For Asia’s migrant workers, extreme heat is a survival game

Global - The influence of global warming cannot be overlooked - this summer is very hot. This is especially felt by migrants working in construction. Raj, a 32-year-old father of two is among the millions

More than 43000 tech workers fired in US and India this year

More than 43000 tech workers fired in US and India this year

Global - This year, more than 43000 tech workers were fired across the world. Shockingly, 13 percent of workers were from India and 32,000 labourers were from the US. Reportedly, 32,000 tech workers were laid

Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Malaysia - Business associations, boss associations, and job agency associations have all voiced relief over Indonesia's decision to withdraw its temporary ban on foreign workers entry. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), the Association of Employment

Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Cyprus - Last week has been quite busy for border authorities of Cyprus – the Greek speaking country has received a record number of migrants reaching its borders with authorities detaining at least 120 migrants.

Is EU’s Frontex planning new ops in Senegal & Mauritania?

Is EU’s Frontex planning new ops in Senegal & Mauritania?

EU - European Union’s border agency Frontex is planning new operations in two African countries, Senegal and Mauritania, to arrest “irregular migration”. Statewatch, an NGO has stated that Frontex might soon be starting its operations

Delhi to withdraw all cases against migrants during lockdown

Delhi to withdraw all cases against migrants during lockdown

India - Lieutenant Governor of the Indian capital V.K. Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases that have been filed against 64 migrants for allegedly violating the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 as they

Top 8 workers’ rights in India

Top 8 workers’ rights in India

India - There are certain fundamental rights that every employee is entitled to during the course of employment, irrespective of the sector of work. These rights are in accordance to the duties of employer to

Venezuelan Workers Unite Over Unfair Wage And Benefit Cutbacks

Venezuelan Workers Unite Over Unfair Wage And Benefit Cutbacks

Venezuela - Workers are not happy in Venezuela and this has become evident as they took to the streets protesting about bad pay and lack of redressal to their rights. The protest march has been

Prison Labor Rights in focus as 3rd Cir hears case

Prison Labor Rights in focus as 3rd Cir hears case

United States - Oral arguments over whether to resurrect a class action lawsuit alleging that the work programme at a county prison in Pennsylvania amounts to forced labour in violation of state and federal law