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Malaysia steps up efforts to address exploitative practices concerning migrant labourers

Malaysia steps up efforts to address exploitative practices concerning migrant labourers

In an effort to stamp out exploitation and manpower imbalances that have left thousands of migrant labourers stranded without jobs, Malaysia is set to review bilateral agreements with 15 countries it sources the workers from,

Growing Challenges for Tajik Migrant Workers in Russia, Stricter Rules on Labor

Growing Challenges for Tajik Migrant Workers in Russia, Stricter Rules on Labor

The lives of Tajik labor migrants in Russia are becoming tougher with each passing year, according to a recent report by Eurasianet. At the beginning of 2024, the Russian representative office of Tajikistan’s Ministry of

US Department of Labour’s efforts to combat child, forced labour in Mexico

US Department of Labour’s efforts to combat child, forced labour in Mexico

The US Department of Labour (DOL) has awarded up to $12.4 million in grant funding for three organisations - Verite, Pan American Development Foundation and International Labour Organisation - to combat child and forced labour

Labour Ministry Clarifies Employment Rules for Asylum Seekers

Labour Ministry Clarifies Employment Rules for Asylum Seekers

The Labor Ministry has talked about worries concerning asylum seekers' jobs, explaining how it works. Also  when they can start working. Right now, asylum seekers have to wait nine months from when they apply before

Victimized Migrant Workers Seek Justice with RM2.21 Million Claim for Unpaid Wages

Victimized Migrant Workers Seek Justice with RM2.21 Million Claim for Unpaid Wages

In a Significant development, 751 Bangladeshi migrant workers, who fell victim to a job scam in Pengerang, Johor, have collectively lodged a RM2.21 million Claim for unpaid Wages against their Deceitful Employers. The Workers were

Biggest Human Rights Violations Uncovered at Del Monte Farm in Kenya

Biggest Human Rights Violations Uncovered at Del Monte Farm in Kenya

A secret report discovered serious problems at a Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya. This report is  done by a group  who is called Partner Africa. They  say there are big issues with how the

Australian Human Rights Centre Advocates Protection For Whistleblowers

Australian Human Rights Centre Advocates Protection For Whistleblowers

The Human Rights Law Centre in Australia is really pushing for better protection for people who speak up about wrong things happening in the government. These people are called whistleblowers. The Law Centre says that

New IOM strategic plan can help make migration safer and more orderly

New IOM strategic plan can help make migration safer and more orderly

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched its global five-year strategic plan on January 10 in Chad's capital, N'Djamena - a country experiencing many of the complex migration trends and challenges the Organisation is seeking

1,600 Indiana Workers Owed $1.2 Million In Back Wages: US Dept of Labor

1,600 Indiana Workers Owed $1.2 Million In Back Wages: US Dept of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor has found that more than 1,600 workers in Indiana are owed a big sum of money - over $1.2 million in back wages.  This situation came up because some employers

Human Rights Watch Urges Vigilance in Africa Amidst Electoral Challenges

Human Rights Watch Urges Vigilance in Africa Amidst Electoral Challenges

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a Stern Critique of Southern Africa's approach to Elections in its 2024 World Report Calling out the Region for its Failure to Uphold Free and fair Elections and Protect