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US DOJ settles agreement with IT firm claimed of discriminating against domestic workers

A Texas based IT firm was slapped with a lawsuit for discriminating against domestic workers and hiring only temporary work visa holders in the country, including the H-1B visa holders. The US Department of Justice…

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UK To Appoint Former Court Of Appeal Judge To Lead HRA Review

The UK government has appointed a former court of appeal judge to lead a review on how the Human Rights Act (HRA) is actually getting interpreted in the courts. This comes as a step to…

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Malaysia faces condemnation over mistreatment of migrant workers amid rising Covid scenario

Of late Malaysia has faced a huge surge in the covid infection cases, mainly attributed to the migrant workers and their congested living in dormitories. In November, the South-Asian country counted a record 2,188 COVID-19…

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Indonesian Migrant Workers Fall Prey To Human Trafficking

Indonesian migrant workers have been falling prey to human trafficking rackets in the Middle Eastern countries. Amidst the fight against Covid-19, the According to the lady diplomat in the Indonesian government, Retno Marsudi “In November,…

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The effects of COVID-19 on migrant workers

The Coronavirus is still negatively affecting societies and markets worldwide. In particular, the economic and health-related barriers mostly concern foreign workers overseas. Because of travel limitations, migrant workers in foreign countries are often losing their…

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Hundreds of farm workers from Trinidad and Tobago “trapped” in Canada

Hundreds of migrant workers from Trinidad and Tobago are stuck in Haldimand and Norfolk, in Canada, and can’t go back home because of the coronavirus health emergency, CBC reported today quoting the area’s medical officer…

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Will Biden be able to stand up for defenders of human rights in China as promised?

The US President-elect Joe Biden has promised that under his leadership, America will support the protesters and defenders of human rights in China.  Under my administration, America will support the dissidents and protectors of human…

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Dismantle Of Migrant Tents Leads To Human Rights Violation In Paris

Paris migrant camp has been rocked by human rights violations that has unearthed violence against media and journalists. Two police officers are under investigation for attacking journalists on more than one occasion. These officers were…

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Filipino workers, when a mother gives up a piece of her heart

The CNN published a new moving reportage entitled “When love is not enough” about millions of Filipinos working overseas to support their families back home. Eight mothers and children shared their stories of separation. Over…

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Amnesty International launches Write for Rights campaign 2020

Amnesty International launches the Write for Rights campaign to help 10 individuals confronting human rights abuse. Moreover, calling on governments to set right heinous crimes against people who are facing punishment or abuse in nations…

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