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NZ: Ardern subtly avoids migration crisis, country denies entry to migrants on pretext of CovidNZ: Ardern subtly avoids migration crisis, country denies entry to migrants on pretext of Covid

NZ: Ardern subtly avoids migration crisis, country denies entry to migrants on pretext of Covid

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who recently sworn in for her second term in the office, has been facing…

December 1, 2020
Black Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rightsBlack Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rights

Black Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rights

The Amazon company should not risk the well-being and security of its workers to meet Black Friday shopping sales, Amnesty…

November 30, 2020
UK Market No More Hot For Migrant WorkersUK Market No More Hot For Migrant Workers

UK Market No More Hot For Migrant Workers

Britain has reported a huge hit to its labour market post the coronavirus lockdown has opened up. According to a…

November 20, 2020
Canada to improve conditions for migrant farm workersCanada to improve conditions for migrant farm workers

Canada to improve conditions for migrant farm workers

Canadian authorities are working to limit the spread of the coronavirus among migrant farmworkers by rethinking shared services and issuing…

November 20, 2020
How Middle East Has Blood Of Bangladeshi Women Migrant Workers On Its HandsHow Middle East Has Blood Of Bangladeshi Women Migrant Workers On Its Hands

How Middle East Has Blood Of Bangladeshi Women Migrant Workers On Its Hands

Migrant workers from Bangladesh have had a harrowing time post pandemic. The ordeal for survival was unbearable at the hands…

November 12, 2020
Demand for Nepali migrant workers abroad still a big questionDemand for Nepali migrant workers abroad still a big question

Demand for Nepali migrant workers abroad still a big question

Nepali government has decided to migrate its workers to countries for employment which was suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic. But…

November 6, 2020
Domestic workers in Brazil need robust labour rights systemDomestic workers in Brazil need robust labour rights system

Domestic workers in Brazil need robust labour rights system

The plight of domestic workers in Brazil calls for the government to establish strong labour rights Brazil has emerged as…

October 22, 2020
Nearly half of global workforce at risk of job losses: WHONearly half of global workforce at risk of job losses: WHO

Nearly half of global workforce at risk of job losses: WHO

Coronavirus pandemic has imposed unprecedented socio-economic challenges on the lives of millions of people across the world. In a recent…

October 15, 2020
FIFA president checks on Qatar’s World Cup 2022 preps but stays silent on workers abuse and mishandling of CovidFIFA president checks on Qatar’s World Cup 2022 preps but stays silent on workers abuse and mishandling of Covid

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…

October 12, 2020
The pandemic year and the lessons in mental healthThe pandemic year and the lessons in mental health

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 –…

October 10, 2020