Migrant workers

Thailand: Authorities Overcharge Migrant Workers For Covid-19 TestsThailand: Authorities Overcharge Migrant Workers For Covid-19 Tests

Thailand: Authorities Overcharge Migrant Workers For Covid-19 Tests

Thailand - Rights activists accused Thai authorities of overpricing Covid-19 test kits for migrant workers in Thailand. Activists said this…

February 3, 2022
Center dismisses reports of migrant exodus, says such claims are baselessCenter dismisses reports of migrant exodus, says such claims are baseless

Center dismisses reports of migrant exodus, says such claims are baseless

India - The labor ministry has completely dismissed the reports of migrant workers exodus that might take place during the…

February 2, 2022
Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia - Workers who harvest fruits and vegetables are sometimes being paid just $100 for a 64-hour work week in…

February 2, 2022
Why Is Vietnam Facing Labor Shortage?Why Is Vietnam Facing Labor Shortage?

Why Is Vietnam Facing Labor Shortage?

Vietnam - The Covid situation is going to affect the supply chain throughout the world economy. Labour in Ho Chi…

February 1, 2022
Nepal is not yet leprosy-free; Returnee migrant workers at risk of leprosy in JhapaNepal is not yet leprosy-free; Returnee migrant workers at risk of leprosy in Jhapa

Nepal is not yet leprosy-free; Returnee migrant workers at risk of leprosy in Jhapa

Nepal - Five returnee migrant workers were diagnosed with leprosy in the Jhapa district of Nepal from mid-November to mid-December…

January 31, 2022
Caught smuggling migrant workers to Malaysia, Karium police detains eight agentsCaught smuggling migrant workers to Malaysia, Karium police detains eight agents

Caught smuggling migrant workers to Malaysia, Karium police detains eight agents

Malaysia - As per local media, police officials have detained agents who were trying to smuggle migrant workers to Malaysia…

January 29, 2022
Millions Owed In Migrant Worker Disability Claims In Taiwan; Labour Ministry Urged To Address Their IssuesMillions Owed In Migrant Worker Disability Claims In Taiwan; Labour Ministry Urged To Address Their Issues

Millions Owed In Migrant Worker Disability Claims In Taiwan; Labour Ministry Urged To Address Their Issues

Taiwan - Migrant workers in Taiwan are suffering because of occupational accidents. The Ministry of Labour (MOL) was urged by…

January 28, 2022
Why Burmese Migrants Are Being Detained By Thai Authorities?Why Burmese Migrants Are Being Detained By Thai Authorities?

Why Burmese Migrants Are Being Detained By Thai Authorities?

Thailand - It has become common practice for the Thai authorities to apprehend Myanmar migrants. Mostly, their movement happens from…

January 28, 2022
Why Is EU Promoting Specialised Anti-Migrant Training Programmes?Why Is EU Promoting Specialised Anti-Migrant Training Programmes?

Why Is EU Promoting Specialised Anti-Migrant Training Programmes?

Europe - A controversial European Union training programme does not seem to go out of commission, despite the fact that…

January 27, 2022
Oriya Migrant Workers Exploited In TelanganaOriya Migrant Workers Exploited In Telangana

Oriya Migrant Workers Exploited In Telangana

India - Exploitation of Oriya migrant workers is not new. Recently, as many as 65 migrant workers including women and…

January 26, 2022