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Shein Denies Allegations of Worker Exploitation Hidden in Clothing Tags

Shein Denies Allegations of Worker Exploitation Hidden in Clothing Tags

Recently, a viral video on TikTok sparked a concerning rumour about the popular fast fashion company Shein. The video compiled images of clothing tags that appeared to contain alarming messages, such as "Help Me," "SOS,"

Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

The United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has sounded the alarm on a global backlash against women's rights that is threatening progress and even reversing gains made in gender equality across both developing and developed nations.

Remote Working: A Paradigm Shift in Irish Labor Rights

Remote Working: A Paradigm Shift in Irish Labor Rights

The Irish government's latest rule, the 'Right to Request Remote Working,' marks a great milestone in labour rights. This groundbreaking regulation empowers personnel to request remote work arrangements, fostering a higher work-life balance and addressing

Rohingya Refugees in India: Overcoming Obstacles, Finding Solutions Together

Rohingya Refugees in India: Overcoming Obstacles, Finding Solutions Together

The Rohingya, an ethnic Muslim minority group primarily residing in Myanmar's Rakhine State, have faced systemic discrimination, violence, and persecution for decades. Escalating violence and ethnic cleansing campaigns by the Myanmar military and Buddhist extremists

Lawmakers in the UK urge to ban NDAs for sexual harassment victims

Lawmakers in the UK urge to ban NDAs for sexual harassment victims

The call to end the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) within finance comes as a response to longstanding concerns about the silencing of victims of sexual harassment and abuse. Lawmakers in Britain are advocating for

NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

The Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) recently conducted a three-day visit to assess the conditions of 12 government-run health centers in Kohima and Tseminyu districts from March 5 to 7, 2024. The team, led

Exploring 10 careers in advocacy that makes a real difference

Exploring 10 careers in advocacy that makes a real difference

Through addressing structural concerns, advancing human rights, and promoting social justice, advocacy jobs provide people with the chance to truly change the world. Advocates, be they for policy reform, environmental sustainability, or marginalized populations, are

Italy intends to recruit 12,000 Tunisian workers by 2027

Italy intends to recruit 12,000 Tunisian workers by 2027

In October 2023, Italy and Tunisia started dialogs to address Italy's labor deficiencies by tapping into Tunisia's workforce potential. These talks laid the foundation for a formal ascension pointing at encouraging the migration of 12,000

Hong Kong rushes new security law due to ‘imminent’ threats

Hong Kong rushes new security law due to ‘imminent’ threats

The Hong Kong government is poised to present the "Article 23" national security bill to the assembly on Friday, checking a noteworthy improvement in its endeavors to fix control over disagreements within the previous British

Brazil’s Leader Wants New Rules for Uber and Other Ride App Workers

Brazil’s Leader Wants New Rules for Uber and Other Ride App Workers

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has proposed a new law aimed at improving the working conditions and rights of drivers who work for ride-hailing apps like Uber and 99. This move comes in