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WR News Writer

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.

Migrant workers, coronavirus urges Malaysia new housing rules

Migrant workers, coronavirus urges Malaysia new housing rules

Malaysia is pushing corporations to fast improve staff housing after a major earthquake of COVID-19 in the crammed dormitories for migrant workers presenting the world with personal protective equipment, something humanitarian organizations had been advising

The U.S. Embassy voices support for the Libyans in economic challenges

The U.S. Embassy voices support for the Libyans in economic challenges

The Ambassador of the United States of America in Libya, Richard Norland, met on December 4 the Libyan Finance Minister, Faraj Bomtari, a statement from the Embassy revealed today. During the meeting, Norland voiced support

Race to avoid Lisa Montgomery execution in the U.S.

Race to avoid Lisa Montgomery execution in the U.S.

Human rights defenders across the globe are expressing serious concern after the United States Government rescheduled the execution of Lisa Montgomery for January 12, 2021, just days before new President Joe Biden, an antagonist of

The effects of COVID-19 on migrant workers

The effects of COVID-19 on migrant workers

The Coronavirus is still negatively affecting societies and markets worldwide. In particular, the economic and health-related barriers mostly concern foreign workers overseas. Because of travel limitations, migrant workers in foreign countries are often losing their

Black Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rights

Black Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rights

The Amazon company should not risk the well-being and security of its workers to meet Black Friday shopping sales, Amnesty International urged on Thursday, challenging the online retail giant of clamping down on employees’ right

Workers’ rights, a worldwide overview

Workers’ rights, a worldwide overview

Since 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has formed a system of international labor standards. These are legal tools drawn up by the ILO’s constituents (governments, employers, and workers), setting out basic principles and rights

Taiwan employers must pay migrant workers quarantine fees

Taiwan employers must pay migrant workers quarantine fees

The Labor Ministry of Taiwan announced on Wednesday that foreign workers should notify the authorities if their owners or employment agencies require them home quarantine charges. Violators will face a severe penalty. Stockbrokers will additionally

Violence is not love. The women situation in Mozambique

Violence is not love. The women situation in Mozambique

November 25 is the international day for the elimination of violence against women. Today, our thoughts go to all those women worldwide who, especially in recent months, have felt in a cage, forced to share

Filipino workers, when a mother gives up a piece of her heart

Filipino workers, when a mother gives up a piece of her heart

The CNN published a new moving reportage entitled “When love is not enough” about millions of Filipinos working overseas to support their families back home. Eight mothers and children shared their stories of separation. Over

San Isidro movement persecutions shows a worsening of personal freedoms in Cuba

San Isidro movement persecutions shows a worsening of personal freedoms in Cuba

In recent weeks, several members of Cuba’s San Isidro movement have been detained. Many reports suggest that a large number of activists had their human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and freedom