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Iran’s ‘Gender Apartheid’ Bill: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights

Iran’s ‘Gender Apartheid’ Bill: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights

It is depressing to see how the oppressive hold of patriarchy is becoming more entrenched in some parts of the world after great progress has been made in the direction of gender equality. The most

Texas housing facility reopened for migrant children; What to expect

Texas housing facility reopened for migrant children; What to expect

What to expect Earlier this week, Texas witnessed the reopening of a housing facility for unaccompanied migrant children. The facility already welcomed a group of unaccompanied migrant minors on Tuesday. The Joe Biden administration in

Surge in New Immigrants in US With ‘Legal’ Visas: Report

Surge in New Immigrants in US With ‘Legal’ Visas: Report

The United States saw more than 900,000 new immigrants between 2021 and 2022 with legal visas, says a report. The migrants, mainly from India, Venezuela and China, now call Florida, Georgia, Texas, Maryland and North

McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks to Raise Pay for Workers

McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks to Raise Pay for Workers

Fast-food giants in California, US McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks among others have finally bowed down to their workers' demands for a pay raise. Nearly half a million fast-food workers will see wage hikes, with

Why are South Korea rail workers holding 1st strike in 4 years?

Why are South Korea rail workers holding 1st strike in 4 years?

South Korea’s railway workers started a four-day strike on 14 September, demanding improved working conditions and an increase in salaries. The strike, the first since November 2019, started on Thursday at 9:00 am with a

EU-Tunisia Deal Can’t Stop Migrants From Entering into Europe

EU-Tunisia Deal Can’t Stop Migrants From Entering into Europe

The European Union is feeling the heat for its migration pact with Tunisia to reduce the number of migrants entering Europe by crossing the central Mediterranean. Critics highlight Tunisia’s authoritarian President Kais Saied and the

Navigating the Gig Economy

Navigating the Gig Economy

The gig economy, which was once only an emerging idea, has grown into a significant influence in the labor market. It's important to acknowledge the positive trends within the gig sector while also addressing the

We Need Immediate Cessation Of Recruitment And Use Of ‘Child Soldiers’

We Need Immediate Cessation Of Recruitment And Use Of ‘Child Soldiers’

The UN Security Council has identified six grave violations affecting children: sexual violence against children, attacks against schools or hospitals, denial of humanitarian access for children, abduction of children, killing and maiming of children, and

Mass murder of Ethiopian migrants is grave violation of human rights

Mass murder of Ethiopian migrants is grave violation of human rights

Last month, mass murder of Ethiopian migrants along the Saudi Arabia Yemen border was reported by the Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report on “Ethiopian migrants” analyzed videos and photographs posted on the internet between

Is Workers Compensation and Benefits Enough to Cover Risks?

Is Workers Compensation and Benefits Enough to Cover Risks?

A safe workplace is good for business, but what if an accident happens and a worker suffers an injury? Risk management plans are well and good, but companies have to be ready with accidents and