Labour rights

Doha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warnsDoha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warns

Doha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warns

Hundreds of migrant workers employed in the construction of a stadium for the World Cup strived for up to seven…

November 20, 2020
Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reportsGarment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Workers in garment factories supplying goods for big brands including Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Ralph Lauren, and Sainsbury's have stood…

November 18, 2020
Japan’s aid agency to support foreign workersJapan’s aid agency to support foreign workers

Japan’s aid agency to support foreign workers

On Monday, the Japan International Cooperation Agency announced the establishment of an institution to provide better support for migrant workers…

November 18, 2020
Police force against protesting farmers in Lahore condemnedPolice force against protesting farmers in Lahore condemned

Police force against protesting farmers in Lahore condemned

Civil society activists and trade unions have expressed solidarity with protesting peasants in Punjab, while condemning the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf-led Punjab…

November 11, 2020
60% child labor in Gujarat’s sugarcane fields unpaid: Report60% child labor in Gujarat’s sugarcane fields unpaid: Report

60% child labor in Gujarat’s sugarcane fields unpaid: Report

Thousands of people migrate to Southern Gujarat to work in the sugarcane fields in the region. Many of them are…

November 10, 2020
Even with the Domestic Workers Law in place, Qatar neglects the cruelty towards workersEven with the Domestic Workers Law in place, Qatar neglects the cruelty towards workers

Even with the Domestic Workers Law in place, Qatar neglects the cruelty towards workers

Not long ago Amnesty international released a report stating the abusive pattern of treatment done on migrant workers and labours…

November 6, 2020
Indonesian President signs controversial jobs bill: ReportIndonesian President signs controversial jobs bill: Report

Indonesian President signs controversial jobs bill: Report

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed the new controversial omnibus law, as per a CNN Indonesia report. The 1,187-page latest…

November 6, 2020
Zimbabwe red flagged by US and UK over labour rights violations, threatened of further sanctionsZimbabwe red flagged by US and UK over labour rights violations, threatened of further sanctions

Zimbabwe red flagged by US and UK over labour rights violations, threatened of further sanctions

Zimbabwe has been criticized by United States of America over its recent incidents of worker rights’ crackdown and long going…

November 4, 2020
Kuwait new law to trim foreign workersKuwait new law to trim foreign workers

Kuwait new law to trim foreign workers

A new law to drastically reduce the number of foreign workers within a year: this is what the Kuwait parliament…

October 31, 2020
Before commencing trade talks EU urged to demand tougher Thai safeguards for labor rightsBefore commencing trade talks EU urged to demand tougher Thai safeguards for labor rights

Before commencing trade talks EU urged to demand tougher Thai safeguards for labor rights

Citing poor commitment from Thailand for ensuring safe working conditions for labors and ensuring safeguarding their labor rights, rights activists…

October 31, 2020