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Amnesty International launches Write for Rights campaign 2020

Amnesty International launches Write for Rights campaign 2020

Amnesty International launches the Write for Rights campaign to help 10 individuals confronting human rights abuse. Moreover, calling on governments to set right heinous crimes against people who are facing punishment or abuse in nations

Doha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warns

Doha must not drop the ball on workers’ rights, Amnesty warns

Hundreds of migrant workers employed in the construction of a stadium for the World Cup strived for up to seven months without pay. Numerous domestic workers continue to work around 16 hours a day, with

UK Market No More Hot For Migrant Workers

UK Market No More Hot For Migrant Workers

Britain has reported a huge hit to its labour market post the coronavirus lockdown has opened up. According to a London based think-tank, foreign-born labour has been forced to return to their own countries, as

Canada to improve conditions for migrant farm workers

Canada to improve conditions for migrant farm workers

Canadian authorities are working to limit the spread of the coronavirus among migrant farmworkers by rethinking shared services and issuing new preventive measures to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 for the next year's planting

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program launched in Namibia by US Ambassador

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program launched in Namibia by US Ambassador

US Ambassador to Namibia, Lisa Johnson, launched Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program in Namibia on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The program was established in 2019 but is officially launched now. The platform provides women

UN adopts resolution condemning rights violations in Iran

UN adopts resolution condemning rights violations in Iran

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) recently welcomed the adoption of the 67th United Nations resolution denouncing the continuous violations of human rights in Iran. As per a statement released over the development,

Global outcry over Iraq’s mass executions, authorities hung 21 under charges of terrorism

Global outcry over Iraq’s mass executions, authorities hung 21 under charges of terrorism

On Monday Iraq’s internal ministry issued a statement confirming the execution of 21 individuals and lending an explanation for the act of mass executions adding that those hung were linked to the ISIS. The statement

The U.S. renew support for UNICEF’s mission to protect children in Libya

The U.S. renew support for UNICEF’s mission to protect children in Libya

The Embassy of the United States of America in Libya renewed the U.S. support for UNICEF’s mission to protect children in Libya. According to the note, published by the Embassy official website, Ambassador Richard Norland

Migrant Workers Excused From Quarantine Period To Support Christmas Rush In England

Migrant Workers Excused From Quarantine Period To Support Christmas Rush In England

Christmas fervor is in the air and migrant workers are in high demand. Seasonal workers are being needed in large numbers in England and are going to be excused from a 14-day quarantine period even

Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Workers in garment factories supplying goods for big brands including Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Ralph Lauren, and Sainsbury's have stood up against the more obscure side of the flickering fashion industry, guaranteeing "slave-type working conditions"