turkish workers protest against unfair work practices

Turkish Workers Protest Against Unfair Work Practices

Turkey – The economic crisis in Turkey has reached to its streets with scores of delivery workers, grocery store employees and factory workers going on strike. Rising prices in Turkey has made many un-comfortable. In…

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human rights defenders face harassment at poland belarus border

Human Rights defenders face harassment at Poland-Belarus border

Europe – Reports about human rights defenders facing harassment at the border areas of Poland and Belarus have been highlighted in the last two-three days. On Tuesday, the United Nations experts who are working independently…

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Prisoners at the Fremont Correctional Facility allege forced labour violates Colorado’s anti-slavery law

Prisoners at the Fremont Correctional Facility allege forced labour violates Colorado’s anti-slavery law

United States – Harold Mortis is an asthmatic patient, who is serving a 40-year prison sentence at the prison. He is 32 years old. He is in the prison for second-degree murder and aggravated robbery.…

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south carolinian fast food joints violate child labor laws

South Carolinian Fast Food Joints Violate Child Labor Laws

United States – The Department of Labour (DOL) has fined South Carolina fast food joints of indulging into child labour. It was found out that they were letting minors work too many hours or work…

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detained unhcr staff & journalists released by taliban few hours after identities confirmed

Detained UNHCR staff & journalists released by Taliban few hours after identities confirmed

Afghanistan – Few hours after news of detention of two foreign journalists working with UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency, and many of the organization’s Afghanistan staff broke out on Friday, they were released by…

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us bans on malaysian imports due to forced labor is creating pressure on officials

US bans on Malaysian imports due to forced labor is creating pressure on officials

Malaysia – The Malaysian government is forced to take immediate and powerful steps to counter forced labor in the nation given the important bans by the United States. The United States has been imposing one…

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how majority of migrants still struggle to integrate in the society

Greece: How majority of migrants still struggle to integrate in the society

Europe – Not all migrants and asylum seekers who come to Greece for a better life are as fortunate as 18 year old Hassan Muhammad. He fled from Pakistan for Greece as an unaccompanied minor…

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un human rights office issues stark warning over risk of more attacks on internally displaced people in drc

UN human rights office issues stark warning over risk of more attacks on internally displaced people in DRC

Central Africa – The United Nations Human Rights Office, OHCHR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights) said on Tuesday that authorities in DRC or Democratic Republic of Congo must be vigilant…

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bipartisan bill introduced to check use of forced labor in american supply chains

Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Check Use Of Forced Labor In American Supply Chains

United States – Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have now introduced a bill that forces corporations to assess their supply chains and ensure they are not making use of forced labor. In…

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supermax compensated migrant workers with $6 million after the scandal

Malaysia: Supermax compensated migrant workers with $6 million after the scandal

Malaysia – A glove making company based out of Malaysia has announced compensation for migrant workers after being accused of forced labor practices in its facility. Supermax Corp Bhd is the company which has been…

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