Migrant workers

Korea. Migrant workers live in a modern-day slaveryKorea. Migrant workers live in a modern-day slavery

Korea. Migrant workers live in a modern-day slavery

Migrant workers in Korea denounce inhuman conditions that the local newspaper "The Korea Herald" defines as modern slavery. The 16-year-old…

October 21, 2020
Indian govt plans portal to enrol 25 crore migrants: ReportIndian govt plans portal to enrol 25 crore migrants: Report

Indian govt plans portal to enrol 25 crore migrants: Report

The Indian government is seeking to launch an online portal to enrol about 250 million migrants and other workers from…

October 17, 2020
No lockdown in Palestine, too many commuter workers in IsraelNo lockdown in Palestine, too many commuter workers in Israel

No lockdown in Palestine, too many commuter workers in Israel

In these days, along with Israel, the Palestinian Authority is also fighting its battle against the Coronavirus. According to Haaretz,…

October 13, 2020
COVID-19 left nearly 3 million migrants ‘stranded’: UN ReportCOVID-19 left nearly 3 million migrants ‘stranded’: UN Report

COVID-19 left nearly 3 million migrants ‘stranded’: UN Report

The coronavirus pandemic has adversely impacted migrants across all parts of the world. A recent report by UN agency IOM…

October 12, 2020
Pakistani migrant workers struggle to survive after lockdownPakistani migrant workers struggle to survive after lockdown

Pakistani migrant workers struggle to survive after lockdown

Thousands of Pakistani migrant workers lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of…

October 9, 2020
Inhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention campsInhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention camps

Inhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention camps

The United Nations Committee on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families, which…

October 8, 2020
Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus LockdownOdisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

The Covid-19 lockdown in India brought about many things to light; one of them was the plight of migrant workers.…

October 7, 2020
Nagaland Moves Towards Self Sufficiency To Support Returning MigrantsNagaland Moves Towards Self Sufficiency To Support Returning Migrants

Nagaland Moves Towards Self Sufficiency To Support Returning Migrants

As most countries that have received back their migrant ones, Nagaland is also trying to find ways of creating employment…

October 3, 2020
Why Korea Should Absorb Stranded Migrants Workers Into Needing SectorsWhy Korea Should Absorb Stranded Migrants Workers Into Needing Sectors

Why Korea Should Absorb Stranded Migrants Workers Into Needing Sectors

Jobless migrant workers in South Korea are awaiting some kind of help to get back home. With no flights available,…

October 1, 2020
UNDP honours Sonu Sood for helping millions of migrant, students and helpless during pandemic lockdownUNDP honours Sonu Sood for helping millions of migrant, students and helpless during pandemic lockdown

UNDP honours Sonu Sood for helping millions of migrant, students and helpless during pandemic lockdown

As the coronavirus pandemic hit India, the government announced strict implementation of lockdown, shutting down all business activities, institutions and…

October 1, 2020