Modi government, migrant workers, India lockdown, migrant workers' plight

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 the unorganised sector over the next few years. According to a report by the Hindustan…

Read More
China, Tibet, human rights, United States, Robert Destro,

China condemns US appointment of coordinator for Tibet, slams it as “political manipulation”

The United States has time and again raised a call against China’s human rights violations and its rampant expansive territorial claims. On Wednesday, Washington, appointed a senior human rights official as the Assistant Secretary of…

Read More
Poland, LGBT+ community, LGBT-free zones, Human rights

Poland, where LGBT+ people are existing in defiance and in search of their missing human rights

Kozy, a small town in Poland is a village charm, but not for confident outgoing people who happen to be of LGBT community. They “do not belong here”. An unofficial document reminds them to live…

Read More
Week of the Italian Language in the World, Tunisia, Italian embassies, Italian Language, Culture

The XX edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World is starting

Italian embassies and cultural centers worldwide are announcing the XX edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (October 19-25, 2020) start. The event that aims to promote knowledge of the language,…

Read More
Palestine, Israel, Lockdown, Abu Mazen, Akhram Arjoub, Coronavirus

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, the government of President Abu Mazen has decided not to resort to a new lockdown…

Read More
Chinese Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, China

Chinese Embassy in Colombo confirms China’s grant of $90 million to Sri Lanka

Two days after Sri Lanka’s President met Chinese delegation, China announced that it was extending a grant of $90 million to Sri Lanka. During the meeting Sri Lankan President had requested the Chinese officials to…

Read More
Qatar, FIFA, football, World Cup 2022, Covid-19, coronavirus, Gianni Infantino

FIFA president checks on Qatar’s World Cup 2022 preps but stays silent on workers abuse and mishandling of Covid

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, during his recent visit to Qatar, lauded the Gulf nation’s “incredible” Al Bayt Stadium, the venue for the Opening Match of the 2022 World Cup. The stadium, built on the outskirts…

Read More
Mental health, Covid-19, work from home

The pandemic year and the lessons in mental health

2020, the year of pandemic and lockdown has brought unprecedented times that will be felt for generations to come – financially, physically and mentally. The mental health is one of the most neglected topics around…

Read More
Nepali migrants, Nepal government, Nepalis in India

Nepali government neglects rights of India-bound migrant workers: Report

Thousands of Nepali workers migrate to countries across the every year in search for better livelihood opportunities. However, India remains the main destination for majority of Nepali workers for skilled and unskilled employment opportunities. Most…

Read More
COVID-19: British Embassy partners with UN

COVID-19: British Embassy partners with UN to strengthen Kosovo’s healthcare, education sector

The British Embassy in Pristina has partnered with the United Nations to launch an initiative in Kosovo with the aim of boosting the health and education sector in the country in the aftermath of the…

Read More