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Indonesia: Hundreds detained by police amid protests against ‘omnibus’ labour law

Indonesia: Hundreds detained by police amid protests against ‘omnibus’ labour law

Indonesian police on Wednesday detained hundreds of protesters amid the ongoing demonstrations in the country against the passing of a controversial job creation law that weakens workers' rights and environmental regulations. As per media reports,

Armenia Embassy to Georgia dismisses rumours of not letting humanitarian aid pass to Armenia

Armenia Embassy to Georgia dismisses rumours of not letting humanitarian aid pass to Armenia

Recently information was spreading across the internet regarding Georgia blocking off and impeding fuel transportation to war-struck Armenia and also not letting humanitarian aid to pass through to the country that is in midst of

Inhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention camps

Inhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention camps

The United Nations Committee on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families, which monitors compliance by all countries with the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights

US Embassy in Nepal clarifies confusion regarding visa restrictions on Communist Party members

US Embassy in Nepal clarifies confusion regarding visa restrictions on Communist Party members

Oct 6, the US Embassy in Nepal, in a press release, clarified the growing confusion on the new guidelines in the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) policy manual.  Responding to the US immigration

Iran must release jailed human rights advocates amid Covid-19 risk, urges UN rights chief

Iran must release jailed human rights advocates amid Covid-19 risk, urges UN rights chief

United Nations Human Rights official has called on Iran to release human rights activists and defenders, lawyers and political prisoners, who are imprisoned keeping in mind the Covid-19 concerns and the risk of contracting the

Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

The Covid-19 lockdown in India brought about many things to light; one of them was the plight of migrant workers. They not only faced joblessness, no wages, loss of shelter, lack of food but also

Czech Republic government reiterates moving its embassy to Jerusalem a long-term priority

Czech Republic government reiterates moving its embassy to Jerusalem a long-term priority

Jiri Ovcacek, the spokesperson to Czech President Milos Zeman said on Monday that government of Czech Republic is working forward to move its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem and that it is president’s one of

H&M fined over $41 mn for its workers’ privacy

H&M fined over $41 mn for its workers’ privacy

The clothing company, H&M, was fined $41.1 million (35 million Euros) for tracking the details of ‘several hundred of its employees’ regarding their personal lives including family issues, religious beliefs, illnesses, vacations, employees’ relationships etc.

Post-pandemic future of work-life balance

Post-pandemic future of work-life balance

People's perspectives about work-life balance have always been divided. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has reimagined the way we work blurring the line between work and life. Several questions are being raised about the changing dynamics

Qatar hides Covid-19 figures in fear of relocation of FIFA World Cup: Reports

Qatar hides Covid-19 figures in fear of relocation of FIFA World Cup: Reports

According to foreign media, Qatar is hiding its figures on coronavirus outbreak in fear of cancellation of 2022 FIFA World Cup. In an exclusive story covered by Fox news, it was revealed that Qatar has