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The long night in Kashmir Valley

The long night in Kashmir Valley

One year after Jammu & Kashmir lost its constitutional autonomy, the region continues to witness several human rights abuses.  Even a year after the upheavals of August 5, 2019, Kashmir still hasn’t returned to normalcy.

Bahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economy

Bahrain to allow hiring of foreign workers as they prepare to reopen economy

Bahrain’s economy will resume after four months of suspension due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Bahrain will permit private companies to start recruiting foreign workers, the state news agency detailed on Wednesday. The Labor Market Regulatory

Turkey decides on crucial accord of women’s safety

Turkey decides on crucial accord of women’s safety

In the backdrop of increased scrutiny on violence against women in the country, the ruling party in Turkey is set to decide whether it will stay in the Istanbul Convention. Over the past few days,

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Thousands of low paid migrant workers in Singapore are now reportedly suffering from mental health issues.  Most of them have been confined to dormitories with low levels of sanitization and airing facilities. There has been

International Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approval

International Labor Organization’s convention on child labor receives universal approval

On Tuesday, The International Labor Organization (ILO) expressed that this is the first time in history; all the 187 member states have endorsed a global convention. However, the execution of the agreement on the most

FIDH-OMCT-IHD Report Exposes and highlights the Human Rights Situation in Turkey

FIDH-OMCT-IHD Report Exposes and highlights the Human Rights Situation in Turkey

A Report, named "A Perpetual Emergency: Attacks on Freedom of Assembly in Turkey and Repercussions for Civil Society" was created by Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Insan Hakları Derneği (IHD,

Indonesia plans on resuming supply of migrant labour to abroad

Indonesia plans on resuming supply of migrant labour to abroad

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower has recently announced the reopening of recruitment and placement of migrant workers as the country works on resuming its economic activities after months of lockdown. As per the latest ministerial regulation

More than 56,000 Indian expats have left Oman amid Covid-19 pandemic: Indian Embassy

More than 56,000 Indian expats have left Oman amid Covid-19 pandemic: Indian Embassy

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced over 56,000 Indian expats to leave Oman after years of residing in the Gulf country. Unemployment has been the chief reason for migrant workers to leave the country amid pandemic

United Kingdom Makes Bold Move To Defend Human Rights Through Individual Sanctions

United Kingdom Makes Bold Move To Defend Human Rights Through Individual Sanctions

It is now the United Kingdom that is going all out to sanction those who have violated human rights for personal gains. This includes individuals and organizations who have committed crime against humanity, especially those

The good, green jobs

The good, green jobs

Environmentalists and unionists are coming together to realise that fighting climate change and upholding labour rights are deeply intertwined. When a solar company in New York laid off its construction workers who were trying to