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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.

Gas workers protests are causing service disruptions in the UK

Gas workers protests are causing service disruptions in the UK

Gas workers in the United Kingdom stopped working after talks with bosses over restructuring plans broke down. Thousands of engineers and call center employees have begun five days of strike over so-called fire and rehire

The UN concerned by the Israel decision to advance plans for some 800 settlement units in the West Bank

The UN concerned by the Israel decision to advance plans for some 800 settlement units in the West Bank

Israel continues to violate the human rights of the Palestinian people. Already accused of the excessive use of violence that goes unpunished, the United Nations thunders back against Tel Aviv. In an announcement issued on

India, 15 migrant workers crushed to death by truck in Surat while they were sleeping

India, 15 migrant workers crushed to death by truck in Surat while they were sleeping

In India Gujarat’s Surat district, at least 15 migrant workers, were killed on Tuesday by a truck running over them, while they were sleeping. The vehicle driver has been arrested, local media reported. The occurrence

Child labor has decreased by 38 per cent in the last decade but 152 million children are still affected, ILO says

Child labor has decreased by 38 per cent in the last decade but 152 million children are still affected, ILO says

Child labor: Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) reaffirmed that there is no place for child labor in our societies, adding that this phenomenon robs children of their future and keeps their

Indonesia postpones the new migrant workers’ policy as local governments need budget

Indonesia postpones the new migrant workers’ policy as local governments need budget

Migrant workers’ policy: According to the local CNA, the Indonesian authorities will now require employers of migrant workers and local governments in Indonesia to pay part of the workers' employment charges starting on July 15

In Italy over 30,000 bars and restaurants reopen despite coronavirus restrictions, may the government crack”

In Italy over 30,000 bars and restaurants reopen despite coronavirus restrictions, may the government crack”

Bars and Restaurants reopen: In Italy, over 30 thousand businesses will reopen on January 15, despite the new restrictions imposed by the government to stem the coronavirus pandemic. The protest arises from the social pages

Russian Ambassador discuss with Tunisian authorities of “SPUTNIK V” possible acquisition

Russian Ambassador discuss with Tunisian authorities of “SPUTNIK V” possible acquisition

SPUTNIK V: On Tuesday, the Russian Embassy in Tunisia confirmed that discussions are ongoing on the possibility that the North African country will acquire the anti-coronavirus vaccine from Moscow. In recent weeks, Tunisi established diplomatic

Nineteen years of Guantanamo Bay, Amnesty: human rights violations are still ongoing

Nineteen years of Guantanamo Bay, Amnesty: human rights violations are still ongoing

Guantanamo Bay: As it enters its twentieth year of operations and as a new president is about to take office in the White House, Amnesty International has published a new report on the ongoing human

As the coronavirus spread faster in the country, migrant workers in Thailand are struggling

As the coronavirus spread faster in the country, migrant workers in Thailand are struggling

Migrant Workers in Thailand: Alarming reports denounce migrants in Thailand are struggling to find work and survive after coronavirus cases in the Southeast Asian nation reached record highs, and employers imposed new restrictions. In the

How treaties can harm workers and the environment

How treaties can harm workers and the environment

In mid-November, during a virtual summit in Hanoi, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was born. A trade agreement that includes the 10 nations of Southeast Asia (ASEAN) and the major countries of Asia and