Labour rights

UN denounces Jordan’s decision to close the Teachers Syndicate Union and detain its officialsUN denounces Jordan’s decision to close the Teachers Syndicate Union and detain its officials

UN denounces Jordan’s decision to close the Teachers Syndicate Union and detain its officials

The U.N's human rights office denounced Jordan’s decision to close the Teachers Syndicate Union, which hit the union's freedom of…

September 4, 2020
Mexican consulates along with US Labor Department back up migrants to file complaints against employersMexican consulates along with US Labor Department back up migrants to file complaints against employers

Mexican consulates along with US Labor Department back up migrants to file complaints against employers

The US Labor Department has been encouraging and helping out migrant workers from Mexico to file complain against their employers,…

September 2, 2020
Qatar introduces new laws for welfare of migrant workers, now implementation is the key focusQatar introduces new laws for welfare of migrant workers, now implementation is the key focus

Qatar introduces new laws for welfare of migrant workers, now implementation is the key focus

In a welcoming move on Sunday, the Emir of Qatar introduced two new laws aiming at abolishing its abusive kafala…

September 1, 2020
Central Americans Forced To Use Smugglers To Cross Borders Through SeaCentral Americans Forced To Use Smugglers To Cross Borders Through Sea

Central Americans Forced To Use Smugglers To Cross Borders Through Sea

Migrants across Latin America are now using illegal routes to get back home. The Covid-19 situation has made it difficult…

August 28, 2020
NLC vows to take action against government on lapse in labour rights in NigeriaNLC vows to take action against government on lapse in labour rights in Nigeria

NLC vows to take action against government on lapse in labour rights in Nigeria

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has announced to initiate action against state governments and labour employers who are using the…

August 27, 2020
Shura Council proposes changes in labour laws and rights in OmanShura Council proposes changes in labour laws and rights in Oman

Shura Council proposes changes in labour laws and rights in Oman

A team from Shura Council’s Youth and Human Resources Committee studied the labour laws of Oman. After this the Majlis…

August 25, 2020
Why Greece Is Merciless Is Expelling Migrants?Why Greece Is Merciless Is Expelling Migrants?

Why Greece Is Merciless Is Expelling Migrants?

Greece is not supporting of migrant movement and tales of abuse and atrocities continue to mount unabated.  There are confirmed…

August 24, 2020
Online training adopted by Thailand organizations to promote labour and human rights at workplaceOnline training adopted by Thailand organizations to promote labour and human rights at workplace

Online training adopted by Thailand organizations to promote labour and human rights at workplace

The Labour Protection Network Foundation (LPN) and Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL. (CPF) have collaborated to embrace an online training platform…

August 21, 2020
How Bill 195 Has Attacked The Rights Of Workers In OntarioHow Bill 195 Has Attacked The Rights Of Workers In Ontario

How Bill 195 Has Attacked The Rights Of Workers In Ontario

Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Jim McDonell is being held responsible for stripping workers of their rights in Canada, on…

August 21, 2020
Activists call for ending Uighur forced labour, ask clothing brands to cut ties with suppliers in XinjiangActivists call for ending Uighur forced labour, ask clothing brands to cut ties with suppliers in Xinjiang

Activists call for ending Uighur forced labour, ask clothing brands to cut ties with suppliers in Xinjiang

An international coalition of human and labour rights activists and advocates is urging major clothing brands to divest from suppliers…

August 18, 2020