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Germany’s seasonal farm workers face colossal labor rights violations

Germany’s seasonal farm workers face colossal labor rights violations

Germany - A new report published by Fair Agriculture Initiative alliance on Germany’s seasonal agriculture labor has exposed the colossal amount of violations experienced by the seasonal workers in country’s agriculture sector. Trade unions are

Federal Government to Impose Restrictions on Foreign Drivers in South Africa

Federal Government to Impose Restrictions on Foreign Drivers in South Africa

South Africa - In April, the DoT published a new amendment to the Road Traffic Act guidelines in South Africa, which states that a PDP provided by a foreign nation may apply to a vehicle

United States: Prison rights should be inevitable for people

United States: Prison rights should be inevitable for people

United States -Time and again human rights activists have stressed on rights given to prisoners but yet somehow the law continuously keeps on neglecting it. When the prisoners are either shifted to confinement zones or

Malaysian Companies Forced To Investigate Labor Practices After American Import Ban

Malaysian Companies Forced To Investigate Labor Practices After American Import Ban

Malaysia - As US continues to systematically ban the top Malaysian glove making companies in the last 15 months, Smart Glove is waking up to the moment and stepping in to check forced labor allegations.

South Africa: South Point’s cleaning and maintenance workers end an eight-week long strike

South Africa: South Point’s cleaning and maintenance workers end an eight-week long strike

South Africa - The Cleaning and maintenance workers at South Point's student accommodation residence have been on an eight-week-long strike since September 1, 2021. They had been demanding better salaries, working conditions, transport and housing

German Human Rights Group filed complaint against Belarusian security group

German Human Rights Group filed complaint against Belarusian security group

Germany - Two human rights organizations filed a complaint in Germany from the security service group of Belarusian for their crimes against humanity. The Geneva-based World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) and the Berlin-based European Center

Fight for rights: scores of undocumented labors in France go on strike

Fight for rights: scores of undocumented labors in France go on strike

France - Scores of undocumented labors in France are on strike since Monday demanding legalization of their status of employment. During pandemic these workers stood firm as frontline professionals in essential sectors like cleaning, catering,

Concern over harassment of human rights staff by ‘unidentified men’ linger in Philippines

Concern over harassment of human rights staff by ‘unidentified men’ linger in Philippines

Philippines - One of the prime human rights organizations in the Philippines, Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), has expressed concerns over the harassment of staff in various divisions by some of the

Mexico Pushed To Investigate Forced Labor Use In Tomato Farms After US Bans Usage From Two Farms

Mexico Pushed To Investigate Forced Labor Use In Tomato Farms After US Bans Usage From Two Farms

Mexico - The US has now barred two Mexican tomato export firms for engaging into forced labor. This has now prompted Mexican government to engage an investigating group into the allegations levied. The US Customs

How pandemic has worsened rights of labor farmworkers in US

How pandemic has worsened rights of labor farmworkers in US

United States - During pandemic though we all have understood the real value of essential workers, including health professionals, farmers and front line workers, we are yet to give them the deserved rights and respect.