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Why EIB Funds Could Encourage Violation Of Human Rights

Why EIB Funds Could Encourage Violation Of Human Rights

The EU funded European Investment Bank (EIB), has been accused of sideling the human rights of indigenous communities to support hydropower projects. This was confirmed through reports led by campaign groups Counter Balance and the

Police force against protesting farmers in Lahore condemned

Police force against protesting farmers in Lahore condemned

Civil society activists and trade unions have expressed solidarity with protesting peasants in Punjab, while condemning the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf-led Punjab government for using force against members and supporters of Pakistan Kisan Ittehad (PKI). Pakistan Institute

Norway-Philippines’ UNDP partnership uplifts youth and women initiatives in Bangsamoro

Norway-Philippines’ UNDP partnership uplifts youth and women initiatives in Bangsamoro

The Government of Norway and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have consented to a partnership deal to promote the peacebuilding and mediation-arbitration capacity of ladies and encourage the commitment of youth in the Bangsamoro

Wages of farm labourers frozen by Trump administration, not-so known rule will bring years of suffering for migrant workers in US

Wages of farm labourers frozen by Trump administration, not-so known rule will bring years of suffering for migrant workers in US

Just few days into the US Presidential Elections confirmed that President Donald Trump would not be continuing his office for next four years, his lesser-known rule hit the farm labourers working under H-2 visa category.

United Nations review set to bring out abuse of human rights in the US

United Nations review set to bring out abuse of human rights in the US

After carrying out a thorough review of the abuse faced by the workers in the United States, the United Nations. Amnesty International US is taking note of it and will be releasing a detailed analysis

Work life balance & influence of personality

Work life balance & influence of personality

Work life balance is an important part of lives and also a difficult aspect to achieve. With pandemic situation and everyone having to work from the desk within their homes, attaining work life balance has

60% child labor in Gujarat’s sugarcane fields unpaid: Report

60% child labor in Gujarat’s sugarcane fields unpaid: Report

Thousands of people migrate to Southern Gujarat to work in the sugarcane fields in the region. Many of them are children of migrant sugarcane harvesters. According to a recent report by Netherlands-based child rights organisation,

Why Malaysia Cannot Afford Migrant Labour Neglect

Why Malaysia Cannot Afford Migrant Labour Neglect

Malaysia is yet another labour intensive market that will pay dearly, if it does not start taking care of its migrant population.  With an economy that is already struggling to recover from the pandemic blow,

Indonesian embassy urges Singapore to probe worker’s abuse

Indonesian embassy urges Singapore to probe worker’s abuse

The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has called on the Singaporean government to take action in a report of alleged violence against an Indonesian worker in the country. This development has come in light of a

Why Armenian Azerbaijan Conflict Could Become A Human Rights Issue?

Why Armenian Azerbaijan Conflict Could Become A Human Rights Issue?

The Armenian and Azerbaijan conflict has taken precarious proportions, leading to human rights violation worries to mount. Speaking on the UN Council meeting, United Nations High Commissioner, Michelle Bachelet has expressed an urgent need to