Jakarta finally lift ban, allows workers to take up jobs in MENA regionJakarta finally lift ban, allows workers to take up jobs in MENA region

Jakarta finally lift ban, allows workers to take up jobs in MENA region

August 8, 2020

Indonesia has lifted the four month ban on its workers due to coronavirus pandemic and is now permitting to send…

Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questionsSuicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

August 7, 2020

Recent series of suicides and attempts of suicides among migrant workers in Singapore has raised concerns over the mental health…

Since Four Years Victims of Unlawful Detention in Eastern Ukraine are Awaiting for JusticeSince Four Years Victims of Unlawful Detention in Eastern Ukraine are Awaiting for Justice

Since Four Years Victims of Unlawful Detention in Eastern Ukraine are Awaiting for Justice

August 7, 2020

In 2016, the Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International uncovered the practice of secretly detaining civilians by both sides of…

The long night in Kashmir ValleyThe long night in Kashmir Valley

The long night in Kashmir Valley

August 6, 2020

One year after Jammu & Kashmir lost its constitutional autonomy, the region continues to witness several human rights abuses.  Even…

Bahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economyBahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economy

Bahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economy

August 6, 2020

Bahrain’s economy will resume after four months of suspension due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Bahrain will permit private companies to…

Turkey decides on crucial accord of women’s safetyTurkey decides on crucial accord of women’s safety

Turkey decides on crucial accord of women’s safety

August 6, 2020

In the backdrop of increased scrutiny on violence against women in the country, the ruling party in Turkey is set…

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 TimesSingapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

August 5, 2020

Thousands of low paid migrant workers in Singapore are now reportedly suffering from mental health issues.  Most of them have…

International Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approvalInternational Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approval

International Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approval

August 5, 2020

On Tuesday, The International Labor Organization (ILO) expressed that this is the first time in history; all the 187 member…

FIDH-OMCT-IHD Report Exposes and highlights the Human Rights Situation in TurkeyFIDH-OMCT-IHD Report Exposes and highlights the Human Rights Situation in Turkey

FIDH-OMCT-IHD Report Exposes and highlights the Human Rights Situation in Turkey

August 4, 2020

A Report, named "A Perpetual Emergency: Attacks on Freedom of Assembly in Turkey and Repercussions for Civil Society" was created…

Indonesia plans on resuming supply of migrant labour to abroadIndonesia plans on resuming supply of migrant labour to abroad

Indonesia plans on resuming supply of migrant labour to abroad

August 4, 2020

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower has recently announced the reopening of recruitment and placement of migrant workers as the country works…