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Turkish human rights defender Osman Kavala still not released

Turkish human rights defender Osman Kavala still not released

Turkey - A Turkish court has extended the release date of human rights defender and civil society leader Osman Kavala. On Monday, the court announced that the leader, whose case has been pending for a

Covid-19 threat: Labour market recovery ‘slow and uncertain’

Covid-19 threat: Labour market recovery ‘slow and uncertain’

The United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO) said that the Covid-19 pandemic affected the global labour market. In its 2022 World Employment and Social Outlook Trends report, the ILO forecast that the number of hours

Iraq Repatriates 4000 Of Its Own From Belarus-Polish Border

Iraq Repatriates 4000 Of Its Own From Belarus-Polish Border

Iraq - It is all mayhem at the Belarusian border and Iraqi government has finally decided to call the shots, at least for their own. Iraq entered into talks with the Lithuanian side to ensure

Taiwan: Uproar in the nation as migrant workers demand job changes

Taiwan: Uproar in the nation as migrant workers demand job changes

Taiwan - There was a huge march in Taiwan where migrant workers were seen demanding for freedom to change their employers whenever needed and not the bondations of stocking one employer their whole life. The

Human Rights Watch Slam Pakistan Over Civil Rights Abuses

Human Rights Watch Slam Pakistan Over Civil Rights Abuses

Pakistan - The Human Rights Watch (HRW) slammed Pakistan for expanding a crackdown on journalists, opposition politicians, and persecution of religious minorities. The US (United States) based human rights organization released its annual World Report

How UK’s Nationality & Borders Bill will further undermine human rights of migrants and asylum seekers

How UK’s Nationality & Borders Bill will further undermine human rights of migrants and asylum seekers

United Kingdom - If United Kingdom goes ahead with adopting Nationality and Borders Bill, it can be detrimental and would “seriously undermine the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons, including children; increase risks

Covid-19 threat: Health workers in Delhi seek increment and risk hazard allowance

Covid-19 threat: Health workers in Delhi seek increment and risk hazard allowance

India - The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the country in full swing. It is also affecting the doctors and paramedics of the country. Doctors and paramedics are now demanding special increments

Scores of workers protest against omnibus Jon Creation Law in Indonesia

Scores of workers protest against omnibus Jon Creation Law in Indonesia

Indonesia - On Friday, the President of Confederation of Indonesian Workers Trade Union (KSPI), Said Iqbal announced that thousands of laborers, farmers, fishermen, migrant workers, and domestic workers will be protesting demanding House of Representatives

Denmark Follows Suit And Rejects Diplomatic Participation in Winter Olympics 2022

Denmark Follows Suit And Rejects Diplomatic Participation in Winter Olympics 2022

China - isn’t getting away with its autocratic ways as one after the other, countries are choosing to boycott it Winter Olympics. Its Denmark now, after Australia, New Zealand, UK and a bunch of others

Women’s labour participation in Indonesia remains low

Women’s labour participation in Indonesia remains low

Indonesia - The labour participation rate of women in Indonesia remains low. Many women in Indonesia are also unemployed. Many women are still dependent on men for their basic needs. Indonesia’s Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah