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Thailand to bring in workers from neighboring countries including Myanmar

Thailand to bring in workers from neighboring countries including Myanmar

Thailand – Due to the influx of migrant workers on its territory, Thailand government may finally have decided to give them a legal route as they attempt at appointing workers from neighboring countries–Cambodia, Laos and…

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is uk favoring ukrainian refugees over syrians

Is UK Favoring Ukrainian Refugees Over Syrians?

United Kingdom – UK has been blamed for keeping double standards over its treatment of Ukrainian and Syrian refugees. Apparently, UK and other European countries have been giving more preference to Ukrainian refugees over the…

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new zealander government accredited migrant employment system an eyewash

New Zealander Government Accredited Migrant Employment System- An Eyewash?

New Zealand – According to Federated Farmers national board member and employment and immigration spokesperson Chris Lewis, the latest migrant regulations for New Zealanders is simply a ‘tick-box’ exercise and nothing much. In a latest…

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child lobourers rescued from delhi utensil factories

Child Lobourers Rescued From Delhi Utensil Factories

India – Child labor continues to work rampantly in India, especially in Delhi where children under the age of 14 were found working in a utensil factory. With less pay and more hours of work,…

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new zealand loses medical practitioners to other countries over migration rules

New Zealand Loses Medical Practitioners To Other Countries Over Migration Rules

New Zealand – An attractive point for medical practitioners in Australia to move elsewhere is parent acceptance under migration norms. An exodus is in witness as medical practitioners including nurses and consultants are being asked…

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a migrant worker spends two nights in hong kong park after contracting covid 19

A Migrant Worker Spends Two Nights In Hong Kong Park After Contracting Covid-19

Hong Kong – A 35-year-old migrant worker has been living on the streets of Hong Kong for two nights after she tested positive for Covid-19. She was scheduled to fly back to the Philippines on…

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bonded labour and child labour rampant in sugarcane factories, says report

Bonded labour and child labour rampant in Sugarcane factories, says report

India – Bonded labour is rampant in sugarcane growing areas in the Belagavi and Bagalkot districts of Karnataka. A study was undertaken by civil society groups after 60 bonded labourers being used by sugar factories…

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Poland Braces For Million Refugee Influx From Ukraine Over Border Tensions

Poland Braces For Million Refugee Influx From Ukraine Over Border Tensions

Europe – It is difficult for Poland to manage what it is having to manage as Russia creates pressure over the Ukraine border. A sudden influx of Ukrainians is thronging the the Shegyni-Medyka checkpoint on…

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authorities overcharge migrant workers for covi19 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 is discrimination against migrant workers. Migrant workers who wish to work in Thailand are required…

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how uk’s nationality & borders bill will further undermine human rights of migrants and asylum seekers

How UK’s Nationality & Borders Bill will further undermine human rights of migrants and asylum seekers

United Kingdom – If United Kingdom goes ahead with adopting Nationality and Borders Bill, it can be detrimental and would “seriously undermine the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons, including children; increase risks…

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