1. Home
  2. Migrant workers

Category: Migrant workers

Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

Recent series of suicides and attempts of suicides among migrant workers in Singapore has raised concerns over the mental health and wellness of thousands of migrants living in poor conditions in dormitories with low wages

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Thousands of low paid migrant workers in Singapore are now reportedly suffering from mental health issues.  Most of them have been confined to dormitories with low levels of sanitization and airing facilities. There has been

Indonesia plans on resuming supply of migrant labour to abroad

Indonesia plans on resuming supply of migrant labour to abroad

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower has recently announced the reopening of recruitment and placement of migrant workers as the country works on resuming its economic activities after months of lockdown. As per the latest ministerial regulation

Salvini Checked For His Inhuman Stance Against Immigrants To Italy

Salvini Checked For His Inhuman Stance Against Immigrants To Italy

A case of complete disregard for human life has finally been brought to court. The Italian Senate has now voted in favor of the prosecution of ex-interior minister Matteo Salvini who had indulged in blocking

Nepal is not prepared for the return of its migrant workers

Nepal is not prepared for the return of its migrant workers

Thousands of Nepalis working abroad are set to return home, having lost their jobs to the economic fallout of the pandemic. Nepal’s over-dependence on remittances from its migrant population is coming home to roost with

Mining Industry In Venezuela Is Death Bed For Children

Mining Industry In Venezuela Is Death Bed For Children

The mining industry might be booming in Venezuela but it is all at the expense of children that are being forced into child labour, confirms a report filed by the United Nations. Serious reports of

Migrants brave closed borders to enter Thailand illegally

Migrants brave closed borders to enter Thailand illegally

Many hundreds are arrested each month trying to cross over from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos on foot. In Thailand, the lockdown has lifted and businesses are open again. But borders haven’t opened and the thousands

Philippine Economy Loses Severely As Remittance Returns Hit All Time Low

Philippine Economy Loses Severely As Remittance Returns Hit All Time Low

It is a tough time for the Philippine nationals. For most of them, working as migrant staff is the only way to earn a good amount of money and send it back home to families.

Canada Accused with Discrimination Of Migrant Workers

Canada Accused with Discrimination Of Migrant Workers

The Covid-19 situation has led to an unprecedented increase in intake of migrant workers in risky working conditions.  Canada is also reportedly employing such at farmlands to meet the now increasing need for fresh fruits

How Children Found Education Under A Bridge In Kerala

How Children Found Education Under A Bridge In Kerala

Amidst the lockdown, when the whole of India’s migrant population was left without anything to fend for, a bunch of teachers were making effort to ensure school education would not stop. But a bunch of