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Myanmar Migrant Workers Advised Not to Participate in Political Rallies in Thailand

Myanmar Migrant Workers Advised Not to Participate in Political Rallies in Thailand

As Thailand grapples with its political landscape, the situation has implications for migrant workers, especially those hailing from neighboring Myanmar. Amidst the rising tensions and challenges faced by the migrant community, authorities have issued a

Lazy Girl Jobs Are Popular Among Gen Z . Who Could Blame Them?

Lazy Girl Jobs Are Popular Among Gen Z . Who Could Blame Them?

In the middle of the 2010s, I worked in a CaFe at an art gallery in south London. Every day, I would make a few cups of coffee, chat with customers, and then take my

Migrants in France Learn to Swim and Overcome Their Crossing

Migrants in France Learn to Swim and Overcome Their Crossing

Mohamed, a Mauritania immigrant, swims for the first time while being assisted by a lifeguard who helps him get over a fear he developed after risking his life to cross the Mediterranean. Migrants are taking

Investigating Istanbul Police’s Alleged Abuse during Suruç Bombing Commemoration

Investigating Istanbul Police’s Alleged Abuse during Suruç Bombing Commemoration

During a commemoration of the 2015 Islamic State (ISIS) suicide bombing in Suruç, Turkey, on July 20, 2023, Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused the Istanbul police of illegally detaining activists and mistreating them and their

Lawyers ‘coach’ illegal Indian immigrants to pretend to be Khalistani for UK asylum: Report

Lawyers ‘coach’ illegal Indian immigrants to pretend to be Khalistani for UK asylum: Report

A British newspaper investigation has uncovered shocking details of UK lawyers charging thousands of pounds to submit false asylum claims for illegal immigrants. While the troubled asylum seekers often get detained, the legal representatives merely

UN Experts Raise Concerns About Uganda Security Forces Brutality and LGBTQ Discrimination

UN Experts Raise Concerns About Uganda Security Forces Brutality and LGBTQ Discrimination

A special UN panel of independent human rights experts raised concerns about arbitrary arrests and detention by police and security forces targeting political opponents, journalists, lawyers, human rights advocates, sex workers and the minority LGBTQ+

England: A 4-day Strike by Junior Doctors In August

England: A 4-day Strike by Junior Doctors In August

Since junior doctors announced they will stage a 4-day strike next month, which is likely to result in thousands more operations being postponed, ministers are under increased pressure to resolve the NHS pay dispute. The

Australia’s Casual Workers: A Closer Look at the Planned Changes

Australia’s Casual Workers: A Closer Look at the Planned Changes

The Australian government recently outlined its plans to significantly alter how temporary workers are treated at work. After six months on the job, the proposed reforms would allow casual employees to "convert" to permanent roles.

Asylum-Seekers Are Being Denied by Deterrence Policies

Asylum-Seekers Are Being Denied by Deterrence Policies

Fearing increased border crossings, the Biden administration reinstated a Donald Trump-era asylum ban for most southern border migrants. Federal courts found a similar ban violated U.S. and international law. The Biden administration clung to deterrence

Afghanistan: UN Should Prioritize Rights

Afghanistan: UN Should Prioritize Rights

Human Rights Watch submitted today to the special coordinator leading a UN Security Council-mandated independent assessment of the international response to the Afghanistan crisis that it should prioritize human rights, especially women and girls' rights.