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Turkey Raises Monthly Minimum Wage by 34% due to Soaring Inflation

Turkey Raises Monthly Minimum Wage by 34% due to Soaring Inflation

To combat the nation's growing inflation, the Turkish government has proposed a considerable hike in the monthly minimum wage. The increase of 34% will take effect on July 1 and elevate the net minimum wage

A year since the Roe v. Wade Reversal

A year since the Roe v. Wade Reversal

Both proponents and opponents of abortion rights are preparing to honor the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse the influential Roe v. Wade decision from 1973, which had made abortion legal

22 years later, ExxonMobil finally settled Indonesians’ long-running abuse suit

22 years later, ExxonMobil finally settled Indonesians’ long-running abuse suit

Last month, a group of Indonesian villagers reached a confidential financial settlement with US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil, after accusing it of human rights abuses including rape. It came 22 years after the case

25 Cities With The Best Work-life Balance In The World

25 Cities With The Best Work-life Balance In The World

Easy access to technology has made it increasingly challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Further, blurring boundaries between work and personal time, and the fear of getting laid off - a feeling gradually elevated

Doha Agreement Bars Women from Participating in Politics- Report

Doha Agreement Bars Women from Participating in Politics- Report

According to Heather Barr, the associate director of Human Rights Watch's Women's Rights Division, the Doha agreement, which the US and the Taliban signed, is less transparent and largely excludes Afghan women from political participation.

EU’s Emerging AI Act Neglects Workers’ Rights

EU’s Emerging AI Act Neglects Workers’ Rights

The Artificial Intelligence Act, a revolutionary set of rules governing AI-based goods and services, was recently given the support of the European Parliament. Trade unions contend that the legislation falls short in protecting workers who

Death Toll in Greek Migrant Tragedy Rises; Suspects are Detained

Death Toll in Greek Migrant Tragedy Rises; Suspects are Detained

While Pakistan detained a dozen suspects in connection with the disaster, the presumed smugglers of numerous migrants who perished in a Mediterranean Sea shipwreck last week are expected to answer manslaughter charges in a Greek

Myanmar Junta’s Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid Turns Cyclone Mocha into Man-Made Catastrophe

Myanmar Junta’s Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid Turns Cyclone Mocha into Man-Made Catastrophe

In the month following Cyclone Mocha, the Myanmar junta has obstructed humanitarian help more and more, endangering millions of people and putting thousands of lives in danger. All facets of the cyclone response have been

In Singapore: Biggest Round of Layoffs Since Pandemic

In Singapore: Biggest Round of Layoffs Since Pandemic

The largest round of layoffs since Grab Holdings Ltd. is planning the pandemic as the internet company prepares for fiercer competition in Southeast Asia's ride-hailing and food delivery markets. The layoffs are expected to surpass

Shocking Revelations: Indonesian Official’s Estate Unveils Slave Labor and Human Rights Abuses

Shocking Revelations: Indonesian Official’s Estate Unveils Slave Labor and Human Rights Abuses

Anti-corruption detectives stumbled onto a huge farm in North Sumatra that housed 65 men imprisoned in cages, exposing the horrible underbelly of corruption and human rights abuses in Indonesia. The hostages, who were initially mistaken