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Human Rights Watchdogs Warn of Shrinking Civic Freedoms

Human Rights Watchdogs Warn of Shrinking Civic Freedoms

Human rights organizations are raising alarms that civic space is narrowing in many parts of the world. From restrictions on peaceful protests to tighter controls on independent media and non-profit funding, watchdogs say governments are

Productivity Targets vs Worker Safety: A Dangerous Trade-Off

Productivity Targets vs Worker Safety: A Dangerous Trade-Off

Across factories, warehouses, construction sites, and delivery networks, productivity targets are increasingly shaping how work gets done—and how quickly. But safety advocates warn that when speed and output become the main measures of performance, worker

Wage Delays and Exploitation Cases Reported Across Key Sectors

Wage Delays and Exploitation Cases Reported Across Key Sectors

Wage delays and worker exploitation reports are rising across several key sectors, prompting renewed scrutiny of how companies, contractors, and labour intermediaries manage pay and working conditions. There are complaints about poor payment of salary

New Labour Policies Spark Debate Over Worker Protection

New Labour Policies Spark Debate Over Worker Protection

New labour policies unveiled this week have triggered a nationwide debate over worker protection, with unions, employers, and policy experts split on whether the changes modernize the job market or weaken essential safeguards. Proponents believe

Mental Health at Work: From HR Policy to a Human Right

Mental Health at Work: From HR Policy to a Human Right

Mental health at work is no longer a “nice-to-have” perk or a line item in an HR handbook. As stress, burnout, and anxiety rise across industries, workplace wellbeing has become a core business risk and

Why UAE Emerges as The New Global Hub for Women’s Growth & Safety

Why UAE Emerges as The New Global Hub for Women’s Growth & Safety

UAE visa trends for women look different in 2025. More women relocating to the UAE are arriving for work, business, and solo travel, and women’s safety in the UAE remains a big reason. UAE women

Canada Announces New Immigration Targets for Skilled Workers

Canada Announces New Immigration Targets for Skilled Workers

Canada has announced new immigration levels that aim at inviting skilled labour to boost economic development as well as alleviating labour emulsions in major sectors. The new strategy is to enhance the talent pool of

Largest Refugee Crises in 2026: Syria Tops List With 5.48 Million

Largest Refugee Crises in 2026: Syria Tops List With 5.48 Million

The largest refugee crises in 2026 reflect a world where conflicts, political instability, and economic collapse continue to force families from their homes. Syria is the largest displacement crisis, and it has an approximate over

Human Rights Bodies’ Hearings & Sessions: January 2026

Human Rights Bodies’ Hearings & Sessions: January 2026

The first half of 2026 will be full of hearings and formal sessions of key human rights institutions, and reviews, thematic debates, and country-specific discussions will presumably influence the priorities of advocacy in the year.

Why Human Rights Watch Calls for Strong Global Rules to Protect Gig Workers

Why Human Rights Watch Calls for Strong Global Rules to Protect Gig Workers

Human Rights Watch calls for strong global rules to protect gig workers, warning that app-based work keeps expanding while basic safeguards stay thin. The group says platform companies still control pay, access to jobs, and