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Human Rights vs the Beautiful Game: Why 2026 Hosts Are Under Fire

Human Rights vs the Beautiful Game: Why 2026 Hosts Are Under Fire

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, is attracting a lot of attention and alongside this, a human rights debate is intensifying. Still poles apart in

Work from Home, Live at the Office: Remote Workers Logging More Hours Than Ever

Work from Home, Live at the Office: Remote Workers Logging More Hours Than Ever

Remote work was once sold as the path to flexibility, freedom, and better work–life balance. But to most individuals working at home and living in the office is truer description of 2025. Remote workers are

“Not Just a Number”: Migrant Worker Abuse in 2025

“Not Just a Number”: Migrant Worker Abuse in 2025

The abuse of migrant workers is getting monitored in a more systematic manner in 2025 and the results are very alarming. A new dataset of 665 documented cases shows that exploitation is not random or

“Human Rights Lite” in Business: A 2025 Warning Sign

“Human Rights Lite” in Business: A 2025 Warning Sign

It has been described as a rising trend in 2025 as a human rights lite in business -companies that publicly commit to human rights but do not really hold themselves to account. Since the slick

Bleisure 2.0: Why Remote Workers Prefer Small Towns and Rural Escapes

Bleisure 2.0: Why Remote Workers Prefer Small Towns and Rural Escapes

Bleisure 2.0 is redefining how people blend business and leisure, and it looks very different from laptop days in big-city co‑working spaces. As remote work becomes normal, many professionals are swapping crowded urban hubs for

Passport Confiscation & Wage Theft: Are Migrant Workers Modern-Day Slaves?

Passport Confiscation & Wage Theft: Are Migrant Workers Modern-Day Slaves?

In many parts of the world, migrant workers face harsh conditions that raise a disturbing question: are they modern-day slaves? Passport confiscation and wage theft are two of the most common and abusive practices affecting

The Return of 70-Hour Workweeks: Are Labour Rights Moving Backwards?

The Return of 70-Hour Workweeks: Are Labour Rights Moving Backwards?

The growing normalization of 70-hour workweeks in some industries has sparked a heated debate about whether labour rights are moving backwards. Once considered a relic of pre-union industrial times, extreme working hours are resurfacing in

When Algorithms Decide Freedom: Are AI Surveillance Systems Violating Human Rights?

When Algorithms Decide Freedom: Are AI Surveillance Systems Violating Human Rights?

When algorithms decide freedom, the stakes could not be higher. Governments and private companies are rapidly deploying AI surveillance systems to monitor public spaces, track online activity, and predict potential risks. These tools, according to

How Social Media Is Changing Human Rights Advocacy

How Social Media Is Changing Human Rights Advocacy

Social media is reshaping human rights advocacy by changing how information is shared, how movements grow, and how quickly global attention can be mobilized. Social media such as X, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook enable

Why Yemen’s Crisis Cannot Be Resolved Without Recognizing Southern Unity

Why Yemen’s Crisis Cannot Be Resolved Without Recognizing Southern Unity

In recent years, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) — the dominant political force in Yemen’s southern regions — has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to reclaiming statehood and securing independence from northern domination. In statements reported