Labour rights

Government of Nepal faces backlash and criticism by Labour Migration Experts as it decides to resume foreign employmentGovernment of Nepal faces backlash and criticism by Labour Migration Experts as it decides to resume foreign employment

Government of Nepal faces backlash and criticism by Labour Migration Experts as it decides to resume foreign employment

The Covid-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC), on recommendation of Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security passed the decision of…

June 22, 2020
Global Labour Rights face pertinent danger as Coronavirus pandemic looms further setbackGlobal Labour Rights face pertinent danger as Coronavirus pandemic looms further setback

Global Labour Rights face pertinent danger as Coronavirus pandemic looms further setback

The continued coronavirus pandemic has affected world in an unprecedented manner, affecting labour rights internationally. As various nations deny workers…

June 19, 2020
Changes to labour laws will lead to anarchy in India labour marketChanges to labour laws will lead to anarchy in India labour market

Changes to labour laws will lead to anarchy in India labour market

In India, the near-complete suspension of labour laws in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and the selective but crucial denials of labour…

June 15, 2020
FIFA apparently unaware of World Cup stadium workers in Qatar not paid for up to seven months, Amnesty denouncesFIFA apparently unaware of World Cup stadium workers in Qatar not paid for up to seven months, Amnesty denounces

FIFA apparently unaware of World Cup stadium workers in Qatar not paid for up to seven months, Amnesty denounces

Amnesty International released a new report indicating that migrant workers employed on a construction project for a FIFA World Cup…

June 12, 2020
UN agencies call to end stigma and discrimination against migrant workers and their children during COVID-19UN agencies call to end stigma and discrimination against migrant workers and their children during COVID-19

UN agencies call to end stigma and discrimination against migrant workers and their children during COVID-19

ILO, IOM, UNICEF, UNODC and UN Womenrepresented by Jeremy Douglas, Karin Hulshof, Nenette Motus, Mohammad Naciri and Tomoko Nishimotoreleased a…

June 9, 2020
Smart working, privacy and labour’s rightsSmart working, privacy and labour’s rights

Smart working, privacy and labour’s rights

The incorrect use of work tools leads to negative consequences. An example is a recent case involving an employee of…

June 5, 2020
European Union Becomes Innovative To Save Labour RightsEuropean Union Becomes Innovative To Save Labour Rights

European Union Becomes Innovative To Save Labour Rights

The European Union is now putting in place a defense mechanism which will safeguard the livelihoods of millions of workers…

June 5, 2020
ILO concerned over proposed changes to labour laws by Indian statesILO concerned over proposed changes to labour laws by Indian states

ILO concerned over proposed changes to labour laws by Indian states

Sweeping changes to labour laws proposed by governments of Indian states in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Karnataka, and Uttar…

June 2, 2020
COVID Crisis: Garment workers in Bangladesh live through multiple challengesCOVID Crisis: Garment workers in Bangladesh live through multiple challenges

COVID Crisis: Garment workers in Bangladesh live through multiple challenges

The life of hundreds of garment factory workers in Bangladesh has changed drastically since the outbreak of COVID19. The crisis…

May 30, 2020
HRW report details extent of coronavirus outbreaks in Qatar central prisonHRW report details extent of coronavirus outbreaks in Qatar central prison

HRW report details extent of coronavirus outbreaks in Qatar central prison

A new report from the Human Rights Watch (HRW) is providing the first snapshot of the extent of coronavirus outbreaks…

May 29, 2020