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Kuwait: Migrant workers struggle in long queues to get health check-ups

Kuwait: Migrant workers struggle in long queues to get health check-ups

Kuwait - is struggling to keep up with the healthcare efforts for migrant workers. The current scenario at Migrant Medical Screening Center in Sabah Health Zone is not less than a visual of the most

US based human rights group recognizes the Kashmir genocide 1989-1991

US based human rights group recognizes the Kashmir genocide 1989-1991

United States - based human rights group International Commission for Human Rights and Religious freedom (ICHRRF) has finally recognized the Kashmir genocide of 1989-1991. The non-profit organization, International Commission for Human Rights and Religious freedom

ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Amend Cybercrime Law

ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Amend Cybercrime Law

Nigeria - The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to amend the cybercrime law for the betterment of the country. The court gave the decision on March 25, 2022 in Accra, Ghana.

Time for Qatar and FIFA to meet their commitments for worker rights

Time for Qatar and FIFA to meet their commitments for worker rights

Qatar - Human Rights Watch, the global rights watchdog, has urged journalists to impose due pressure on FIFA and Qatari authorities to address human rights issues and worker rights abuses in Qatar during the 72nd

Crackdown on human rights defenders in Libya concerning: United Nations

Crackdown on human rights defenders in Libya concerning: United Nations

Libya - human rights defenders as well as civil society is witnessing widespread crackdown with arbitrary attacks, prompting the concerns of United Nations Human Rights Office. The office noted on Friday that ongoing campaign of

South Korea Extends Migrant Visas In Agriculture Sector

South Korea Extends Migrant Visas In Agriculture Sector

South Korea - The South Korean government has had to grant stay extensions to over 130,000 migrant workers owing to the need of labor in the country. This step will immediately relieve labor shortage at

Singapore: Chinese migrants asked to leave despite submitting deposits

Singapore: Chinese migrants asked to leave despite submitting deposits

Singapore - Chinese nationals have reportedly been mistreated in Singapore. As per a report, two Chinese migrants were looking for accommodations and found one room at Poh Huat Road. They were about to move into

India: Workers call for nationwide strike demanding for better pay

India: Workers call for nationwide strike demanding for better pay

India - A two-day nationwide strike has been called in India by the workers who are drained with less payments and other half hearted attempts at ensuring their rights. On Monday, millions of workers took

Workers In Canada Are Taking More ‘Workcations’ To Improve Work-Life Balance

Workers In Canada Are Taking More ‘Workcations’ To Improve Work-Life Balance

Canada - Employees in Canada are taking more workcations to improve their work-life balance. The term ‘workcation’ means work plus vacation. Workers go to a place for vacation, but also fulfil their work obligations. A

British Columbia: Distressing abuse never ends for temporary migrant workers in Canadian province

British Columbia: Distressing abuse never ends for temporary migrant workers in Canadian province

Canada - A new report has bared open the distressing abuse that foreign temporary workers in British Columbia have to endure. The report highlights lack of legal assistance and support system for these workers if