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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.

Striking California hotel workers demand a chance to live closer to work

Striking California hotel workers demand a chance to live closer to work

Hotel workers and labour organisers in Southern California have been striking and demanding higher wages, among other benefits. They argue inflation and high rent cost have made living in Los Angeles and Orange counties with

Scilly Skybus Strike Announced

Scilly Skybus Strike Announced

A vote by pilots to go on strike over pay has resulted in the possibility of disruptions to flight services to the Isles of Scilly. An "overwhelming majority of its members voted in favor of

FGM-Female Genital Mutilation: A Serious Human Rights Violation

FGM-Female Genital Mutilation: A Serious Human Rights Violation

Ulla Mueller, the UNFPA's country representative in Nigeria, has called for an end to female genital cutting (FGM), describing it as a violation of human rights. She told reporters in Abuja on Sunday that many

Evernote Layoff & Operations in Europe

Evernote Layoff & Operations in Europe

The well-known note-taking app Evernote recently announced important changes to its operations, including a significant reduction in staff and a move towards a more targeted business strategy. The business has been working to reshape its

Families of migrants missing in boat disaster urge Greece to recover bodies from sunken vessel

Families of migrants missing in boat disaster urge Greece to recover bodies from sunken vessel

Hundreds of migrants from Egypt, Syria and Pakistan are presumed dead after their overcrowded fishing boat sank off the coast of Greece in international waters on June 14. While a total of 104 men were

Closure of Rasan Makes LGBT+ Community More Vulnerable in Iraqi Kurdistan Region

Closure of Rasan Makes LGBT+ Community More Vulnerable in Iraqi Kurdistan Region

The LGBT+ community in the Iraqi Kurdistan region is feeling more vulnerable than ever with the closure of Rasa Organization ordered by a court on May 31, 2023. It was the only human rights organization

The world must unite to combat growing inequality, climate crisis, new tech challenges

The world must unite to combat growing inequality, climate crisis, new tech challenges

Amid widening divisions and rising geopolitical tensions, the world must "unite for solutions" against three major challenges troubling humanity, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday. The UN chief was addressing the Council of the

Migration Bill: Lords Maintain Child Migrant Detention Limits

Migration Bill: Lords Maintain Child Migrant Detention Limits

The government's plans to loosen the detention restrictions for children and expectant women in its migration bill have been rejected by the House of Lords. The legislation would eliminate current legal restrictions on how long

Shadowy Club recently affiliated with Clarence Thomas is being sued in California for multiple labor violations

Shadowy Club recently affiliated with Clarence Thomas is being sued in California for multiple labor violations

A class action lawsuit brought by servers against The Bohemian Club, an exclusive club for men in California that includes former presidents, alleges labor violations.  The exclusive club occasionally makes headlines, mostly because of its

Turkish Border Forces Harass Afghan Migrants- Report

Turkish Border Forces Harass Afghan Migrants- Report

Afghan immigrants who were sent back to their country by Turkey have reportedly accused Turkish border guards of mistreating them, alleging that they were beaten and tortured after being detained, according to News. Abdul Rahman,