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Safeguarding Children Amidst Environmental Crises: UN Guidance

Safeguarding Children Amidst Environmental Crises: UN Guidance

In a world facing the effects of climate change and environmental disasters, it is crucial to draw attention to the most vulnerable members of society: children. Recent work by the United Nations Committee on the

EU to Increase Access to Legal Channels for Migrants

EU to Increase Access to Legal Channels for Migrants

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Lampedusa on Sunday has proved to be productive as the EU pledged a swift return of irregular migrants. She was on a three hour visit

Layoffs 2023: Hundreds of workers at risk as Cisco layoffs begin

Layoffs 2023: Hundreds of workers at risk as Cisco layoffs begin

Hundreds of workers are at risk in San Francisco Bay Area cities because Cisco Systems Inc. an American-based multinational digital communications technology company is set to lay off workers in October. Cisco Systems Inc, which

UAW Members Call for Industry-Wide Strike to Offset CEOs Arrogance

UAW Members Call for Industry-Wide Strike to Offset CEOs Arrogance

Majority members of UAW are urging fellow workers to join them for an industry-wide strike amid widespread frustration at the Big Three GM, Ford and Stellantis. If fellow members join the current strikers, this would

Child Rights in the U.S.: A Critical Analysis of Legislative Gaps and Progress

Child Rights in the U.S.: A Critical Analysis of Legislative Gaps and Progress

A society's devotion to its youngest and most vulnerable members can be determined in large part by how well children's rights are protected. But as a recent report by Human Rights Watch made clear, there

Exploitation and Harassment: Sri Lankan Migrants in Italy and Canada

Exploitation and Harassment: Sri Lankan Migrants in Italy and Canada

Hundreds of thousands of Sri Lankans left their country for a better life for their families and children. But their dreams have been shattered by exploitative employers and rising inflation. They cannot afford a decent

Prolonged UAW Strike Bad for US Economy: President Joe Biden

Prolonged UAW Strike Bad for US Economy: President Joe Biden

Joe Biden, who claims to be the most pro-union president in modern US history, is concerned about the effects of prolonged strike on the country’s economy. The US has been trying to emerge a leader

Layoff Tsunami: Dunzo delays salaries; CEO warns of layoffs

Layoff Tsunami: Dunzo delays salaries; CEO warns of layoffs

Dunzo, an Indian startup, has been delaying salaries of its employees. Dunzo co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Kabeer Biswas, has also warned of another round of layoffs. Many employees will also have to vacate

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Understanding Kalaignar Women’s Rights Grant Scheme In Tamil Nadu, India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched the state government's latest social welfare initiative Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme with millions of women waking up to find their bank accounts credited with Rs

Justice for migrants: 17 migrants killed and burned by Mexican cops

Justice for migrants: 17 migrants killed and burned by Mexican cops

In a shocking incident, Mexican former police officers killed and burned 17 migrants near the United States border, on 21 January, 2021. However, the former Mexican cops were roaming freely for more than 2 years