new migration policy trends in OECD countries

New Migration Policy Trends in OECD Countries: Tighter Labour Channels but High Demand for Essential Workers

New migration policy trends in OECD countries reveal a growing paradox: governments are tightening labour migration channels while still relying heavily on essential workers in care, agriculture, and services. Security is in place to avoid…

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safe migration policies impact

Safe Migration or Securitized Borders? How Anti-Smuggling Policies Shape Migrant Workers’ Rights

Debates over “safe migration” increasingly collide with the reality of securitized borders. Governments around the world justify anti-smuggling policies as necessary to combat organised crime and protect migrants from exploitation. However, in reality, such actions…

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Are Social Movements Being Silenced by Bots?

From Protest to Algorithm: Are Social Movements Being Silenced by Moderation Bots?

From protest to algorithm, the frontlines of activism have rapidly shifted to digital platforms, where moderation bots now play a powerful gatekeeping role. Social movements depend on social media to mobilise, organise, and tell their…

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climate refugees 2.0 crisis

Climate Refugees 2.0: Who Protects People Displaced by Rising Seas and Smart-City Expansion?

Climate refugees 2.0 are emerging as a defining humanitarian and urban challenge of this century. As rising seas swallow coastlines and smart-city expansion pushes low-income communities to the margins, millions face forced displacement without clear…

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Sudan humanitarian crisis 2025

Sudan’s Deepening Humanitarian Collapse: Civilian Suffering Amid Shifting Power and International Pressure

Sudan is descending into one of the gravest humanitarian disasters of the decade. As the civil war grinds into its third year, the violence inflicted on civilians has intensified, and the institutions responsible for their…

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UAE Heat Linked to Kidney Failure in Migrant Workers

Migrant Workers Returning from UAE With Kidney Failure Due to Extreme Temperatures

Over the last few years, newspapers have reported that migrant workers in the UAE and other Gulf countries have come back with serious cases of kidney related illnesses that can be attributed to long term…

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UN Migration Committee 2025: Key Migrant-Worker Reforms

Why the UN Migration Committee’s 2025 Recommendations Could Transform Migrant-Worker Rights Worldwide

The 2025 recommendations of the UN Migration Committee represent a change in the way governments are being encouraged to treat migrant workers, as low-wage labourers to high-skilled professionals. The guidance aims at ending the exploitation,…

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How Economic Disparity Shapes Human Rights Worldwide

The Impact of Economic Disparity on Human Rights

Economic disparity is not only a gap in income or wealth; it is a powerful driver of human rights violations that shapes who gets access to basic services, justice, and political voice. The high rates…

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Press Freedom Violations Surge Worldwide in 2025

Violations of Press Freedom Around the World

Press freedom violations worldwide have reached critical levels in 2025, with economic pressures, physical attacks, and censorship creating a “difficult situation” globally for the first time in history. Over half the world’s population—4.25 billion people—lives…

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Human Rights Violations in Conflict Zones 2025

Human Rights Violations in Conflict Zones in 2025

In 2025, human rights violations in conflict zones remain widespread, severe, and deeply interconnected with displacement, poverty, and political instability. International statistics indicate that tens of thousands of civilians have been killed in the past…

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