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Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Stressing the need to make patriarchy "a thing of the past", the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - Volker Türk - on Wednesday called for urgent action to end gender-based bias in public and

2023’s deadliest migrant shipwreck off Greece sees at least 59 deaths

2023’s deadliest migrant shipwreck off Greece sees at least 59 deaths

At least 59 migrants have been confirmed dead after a fishing boat carrying them sank in international waters in the Ionian Sea, the Greek coastguard said while announcing the latest toll. Previously 32 fatalities had

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Nearly one-third of migrant workers in Malaysia are subjected to forced labour, according to a groundbreaking survey released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a United Nations (UN) agency. On Thursday, the UN labour agency

Global Forced Displacement Reaches Unprecedented Levels, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Solutions

Global Forced Displacement Reaches Unprecedented Levels, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Solutions

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that there are now 110 million persons who have been forcibly relocated throughout the world. This figure reflects the greatest annual jump ever recorded, an alarming

Exploitation and Abuse: Migrant Workers in London Facing Disturbing Realities

Exploitation and Abuse: Migrant Workers in London Facing Disturbing Realities

Incredibly high levels of exploitation of migrant workers in the nation's capital have been revealed by a recently released research that London Mayor Sadiq Khan commissioned. The research even compares the working conditions endured by

SoftBank prepares new round of layoffs at Vision Fund

SoftBank prepares new round of layoffs at Vision Fund

SoftBank Group Corp., a Japanese multinational investment holding company headquartered in Minato, has planned a fresh round of layoffs at its Vision Fund investment arm, according to reports. It is the latest cost-cutting move at

UN Calls on Libya to End Human Rights Abuses Against Migrants and Ensure Dignity for All

UN Calls on Libya to End Human Rights Abuses Against Migrants and Ensure Dignity for All

The UN recently made a strong appeal to Libya, pleading with it to stop its arbitrary imprisonment of migrants and large expulsions of them. The UN's appeal follows an investigation that revealed significant violations of

UK Abortion Law, punishment for Violation: What you should know

UK Abortion Law, punishment for Violation: What you should know

Recently, a UK woman was sentenced to prison for 28 months by a United Kingdom court for pleading guilty to aborting her pregnancy after the permissible time limit of ten weeks, raising questions about the

Five proven tips to separate your work and personal life

Five proven tips to separate your work and personal life

In a world where hustle and bustle rule, setting healthy work-life boundaries might seem like a distant dream to many. Increasing work demands combined with personal obligations can quickly bring utter chaos to our lives

Are LGBTQ community safe in China 

Are LGBTQ community safe in China 

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the People's Republic of China face serious challenges in the country. The LGBTQ support groups are also forced to close in the country. The space for lesbian, gay,