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Freelance writer

As a passionate freelance writer, I delve into the intricacies of human rights, work-life balance, and labour rights to illuminate the often overlooked aspects of our societal fabric. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to social justice, I navigate the complexities of these crucial topics, aiming to foster awareness and inspire change.

UN Experts Raise Concerns About Uganda Security Forces Brutality and LGBTQ Discrimination

UN Experts Raise Concerns About Uganda Security Forces Brutality and LGBTQ Discrimination

A special UN panel of independent human rights experts raised concerns about arbitrary arrests and detention by police and security forces targeting political opponents, journalists, lawyers, human rights advocates, sex workers and the minority LGBTQ+

UPS Union Calls Off Strike Threat After Negotiating Pay Raises

UPS Union Calls Off Strike Threat After Negotiating Pay Raises

According to Teamsters general president Sean O'Brien, UPS has directly resulted from these negotiations by putting $30 billion in new money on the table. This contract establishes a new benchmark in the labor movement and

Wisconsin Restaurant Owner Owes More Than $272k to Employees, Violated Child Labor Laws

Wisconsin Restaurant Owner Owes More Than $272k to Employees, Violated Child Labor Laws

Four restaurants in Wisconsin, alleged of violating child labor laws, owe more than 100 employees over $272,000 in wages. The owner of Casa Tequila has violated several federal regulations, including provisions in the Fair Labor

Business forum, tech companies strike before reasonableness law vote

Business forum, tech companies strike before reasonableness law vote

Amid a bitter, divisive national standoff over the Netanyahu government's proposed radical overhaul of the judiciary, a leading business forum representing 150 of Israel's largest companies announced a strike for Monday, which would see some

UN WFP struggling to give Rohingya refugees the assistance they deserve

UN WFP struggling to give Rohingya refugees the assistance they deserve

The UN World Food Programme has raised serious concerns over insufficient donor funding for critical aid efforts supporting Rohingya refugees stranded in camps in Cox's Bazar, southern Bangladesh. Dwindling resources have brought the second ration

A 15-day strike by 15,000 clerks in Haryana paralyses government work

A 15-day strike by 15,000 clerks in Haryana paralyses government work

Thousands of clerks of Haryana have gone on a strike for the first time in decades, paralysing the functioning of government offices and leaving senior officers without the vital support. The clerks have one demand

Bibby Stockholm: Engineless barge set to house asylum seekers arrives in Dorset

Bibby Stockholm: Engineless barge set to house asylum seekers arrives in Dorset

The Bibby Stockholm "floating accommodation vessel" has arrived at the Isle of Portland. Its port, on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, will be home to the controversial engineless barge set to house migrants entering the UK through

Employees in ‘constant fear’ while working at McDonald’s

Employees in ‘constant fear’ while working at McDonald’s

The BBC has uncovered a toxic culture of sexual harassment, assault, bullying and racism at McDonald's. More than 100 current and recent UK staff at outlets of the fast-food chain have made serious complaints stemming

A Beacon of Hope: The Giant Barge En Route to Provide Shelter for Hundreds of Asylum Seekers

A Beacon of Hope: The Giant Barge En Route to Provide Shelter for Hundreds of Asylum Seekers

After being re-fitted in Falmouth, the Bibby Stockholm has departed and is being towed to Portland, Dorset, where it will house 500 migrants. A month ago, it would have arrived. A massive barge that will

UK rail services to face further disruption as unions announce industrial action

UK rail services to face further disruption as unions announce industrial action

Train services throughout the UK will be hit again this week and the next as two unions announce strike action. While members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) would be taking action over