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WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

Protest erupts outside Iranian missions in Afghanistan after reports of migrant abuse

Protest erupts outside Iranian missions in Afghanistan after reports of migrant abuse

Iran - Around 200 Afghans gathered in central Kabul on Tuesday to protest against Afghan migrants' abuse in Iran. They also read slogans, "We want justice." Recently, a video circulated on social media showed Afghan

‘Systematic And Structural’ Abuse Of Security Guards Continues In Qatar

‘Systematic And Structural’ Abuse Of Security Guards Continues In Qatar

Systematic abuse of World Cup Security guards continues in Qatar. They are working in conditions amounting to forced labour. The security guards, all migrant workers, work 12 hours a day, seven days a week.Thousands of

Eased restrictions to bring in temporary migrant workers in Canada

Eased restrictions to bring in temporary migrant workers in Canada

Canada’s Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough has announced a series of amendments to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. The adjustments to the program will ease certain restrictions and will permit employers to bring in low

With no hope left in Russia, migrant workers start to pack their bags

With no hope left in Russia, migrant workers start to pack their bags

Russia - With the sanctions being imposed in Russia, migrant workers are scared of the economic burden and hence are leaving the country given any opportunity they get. They now fear that it will become

Kuwait: Migrant workers struggle in long queues to get health check-ups

Kuwait: Migrant workers struggle in long queues to get health check-ups

Kuwait - is struggling to keep up with the healthcare efforts for migrant workers. The current scenario at Migrant Medical Screening Center in Sabah Health Zone is not less than a visual of the most

Time for Qatar and FIFA to meet their commitments for worker rights

Time for Qatar and FIFA to meet their commitments for worker rights

Qatar - Human Rights Watch, the global rights watchdog, has urged journalists to impose due pressure on FIFA and Qatari authorities to address human rights issues and worker rights abuses in Qatar during the 72nd

South Korea Extends Migrant Visas In Agriculture Sector

South Korea Extends Migrant Visas In Agriculture Sector

South Korea - The South Korean government has had to grant stay extensions to over 130,000 migrant workers owing to the need of labor in the country. This step will immediately relieve labor shortage at

Singapore: Chinese migrants asked to leave despite submitting deposits

Singapore: Chinese migrants asked to leave despite submitting deposits

Singapore - Chinese nationals have reportedly been mistreated in Singapore. As per a report, two Chinese migrants were looking for accommodations and found one room at Poh Huat Road. They were about to move into

British Columbia: Distressing abuse never ends for temporary migrant workers in Canadian province

British Columbia: Distressing abuse never ends for temporary migrant workers in Canadian province

Canada - A new report has bared open the distressing abuse that foreign temporary workers in British Columbia have to endure. The report highlights lack of legal assistance and support system for these workers if

Pandemic has adversely impacted skills development of returning migrant workers in Nepal, EU comes to aid

Pandemic has adversely impacted skills development of returning migrant workers in Nepal, EU comes to aid

Europe - Returnee migrant workers in Nepal have witnessed negative impact on skills development due to Covid-19 pandemic. Financial assistance has been provided by European Union to three international organizations working in the Asian country