Pakistani migrant workers, Qatar, pandemic, lockdown, Gulf Countries

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 the virus in the Gulf countries has forced thousands of Pakistani workers to return home…

Read More
Human rights, human rights abuses, Libya, attack on migrants and refugees, UN, Amnesty International

Horrific abuse of Human Rights – Nigerian worker burned alive in Libya

Human rights of foreign workers are facing an existential crisis in Libya. In a new incident in series of attacks against workers in Libya, the north African country, three men stormed into a Tripoli factory…

Read More
protests against 'omnibus' labour law

Indonesia: Hundreds detained by police amid protests against ‘omnibus’ labour law

Indonesian police on Wednesday detained hundreds of protesters amid the ongoing demonstrations in the country against the passing of a controversial job creation law that weakens workers’ rights and environmental regulations. As per media reports,…

Read More
India, Narendra Modi, Migrant workers, Coronavirus, Pandemic

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. They not only faced joblessness, no wages, loss of shelter, lack of food but also…

Read More
H&M fined over $41 mn

H&M fined over $41 mn for its workers’ privacy

The clothing company, H&M, was fined $41.1 million (35 million Euros) for tracking the details of ‘several hundred of its employees’ regarding their personal lives including family issues, religious beliefs, illnesses, vacations, employees’ relationships etc.…

Read More
Post-pandemic future

Post-pandemic future of work-life balance

People’s perspectives about work-life balance have always been divided. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has reimagined the way we work blurring the line between work and life. Several questions are being raised about the changing dynamics…

Read More
Qatar news, Qatar FIFA World Cup, 2022 World Cup

Qatar hides Covid-19 figures in fear of relocation of FIFA World Cup: Reports

According to foreign media, Qatar is hiding its figures on coronavirus outbreak in fear of cancellation of 2022 FIFA World Cup. In an exclusive story covered by Fox news, it was revealed that Qatar has…

Read More
UN, Europe, human rights, migrant, refugees, Libya, Asylum, migration

The UN calls on Europe to give priority to the human rights of migrants and refugees

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for urgent action to address the dire situation of migrants trying to cross the central Mediterranean and the shocking conditions they face in Libya…

Read More
Cambodia, Covid-19, Vietnam, Indonesia, labour law, night shifts

Cambodian Labour Law Amendments To Hurt Workers

A labour law drafted last month by the Cambodian government may hurt workers after all. According to confirmed reports, there is a move to do away with some employee bonuses and holiday entitlements. This move,…

Read More
Nagaland, migrant workers, Covid-19, skill enhancement scheme, Vietnam, Bangladesh

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 for their lot. Towards this, Nagaland has launched a livelihood generation scheme for the returning…

Read More