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Covid-19: which categories of workers are most exposed to the risks of contagion?

Covid-19: which categories of workers are most exposed to the risks of contagion?

There are health workers, governments employees, public administration employees or workers at stations, airports and ports who remain in close contact with hundreds of people every day for 8-10 or even 12 hours a day.

Garment and textile workers are facing health and economic risks in Pakistan

Garment and textile workers are facing health and economic risks in Pakistan

“The Pakistan government should take measures so that the loss of livelihood and income doesn’t compound the threats workers face to their health,” said Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “The economically marginalized

Qatar : worker’s rights in time of Coronavirus

Qatar : worker’s rights in time of Coronavirus

16 non-governmental organizations appealed to the Qatari authorities to provide adequate protection against the Corona virus for migrant workers, after reaching a total of 1075 cases. Human Rights Watch announced, on Friday. The list of

Global farmers loom at heavy losses amid largest Coronavirus lockdown

Global farmers loom at heavy losses amid largest Coronavirus lockdown

People across the globe are facing the biggest lockdown in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak which has brought the lives of the people to a standstill. While the shutdown has been imposed for the

The conditions of migrant workers perceived as potential carriers of the new coronavirus in Kashmir

The conditions of migrant workers perceived as potential carriers of the new coronavirus in Kashmir

With the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, in Jammu and Kashmir, many migrant workers stranded in the region are making a desperate appeal to the Indian government for food and transportation. Musharraf Shareef, a

Hunger workers due to coronavirus response measures in Tunisia

Hunger workers due to coronavirus response measures in Tunisia

Measures in response to covid-19 are exacerbating the difficult economic situation of millions of workers in Tunisia. Cafes, restaurants, but above all clothing stores, commercial and industrial activities have left their employees at home while

UN steps up measures to protect migrants and refugees amid Coronavirus outbreak

UN steps up measures to protect migrants and refugees amid Coronavirus outbreak

In a major step taken to protect the migrant workers during Coronavirus outbreak across the world, four UN agencies have released a joint statement ensuring the safety of the migrants during the pandemic. The World

Qatar ambassador in Nepal and the endless Human trafficking scandals.

Qatar ambassador in Nepal and the endless Human trafficking scandals.

Diplomatic sources revealed that the Qatari ambassador in Nepal took millions of dollars from suspicious operations to recruit workers from Nepal and take them to Qatar, while Qatar is already surrounded by accusations of exploitation

Coronavirus, Governments should encourage the health protection of construction workers

Coronavirus, Governments should encourage the health protection of construction workers

As many employers in the construction sector try to stay afloat during the global coronavirus crisis, employees are concerned about their jobs but also about the risks they face at work. On construction sites, buildings

Counteracting coronavirus in the workplaces

Counteracting coronavirus in the workplaces

By Victoria Hudson. All countries affected by the new coronavirus, COVID-19, have provided for the temporary reduction or suspension of activities, together with the possibility for the company to resort to work from home and