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Migrants brave closed borders to enter Thailand illegally

Migrants brave closed borders to enter Thailand illegally

Many hundreds are arrested each month trying to cross over from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos on foot. In Thailand, the lockdown has lifted and businesses are open again. But borders haven’t opened and the thousands

UN raises awareness about worsening plight of domestic workers amid coronavirus

UN raises awareness about worsening plight of domestic workers amid coronavirus

Domestic workers have been hit the hardest amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Even before the global outbreak of coronavirus, these workers had been surviving without adequate labor laws and fair wages but the pandemic onslaught

Canada Accused with Discrimination Of Migrant Workers

Canada Accused with Discrimination Of Migrant Workers

The Covid-19 situation has led to an unprecedented increase in intake of migrant workers in risky working conditions.  Canada is also reportedly employing such at farmlands to meet the now increasing need for fresh fruits

Work life balance and Covid-19 – A bitter sweet relationship

Work life balance and Covid-19 – A bitter sweet relationship

The global shift of working environment during Covid-19 pandemic has led to drastic need of adapting to remote work culture. As a ripple effect the employers and employees are understanding the real importance of striking

Constant Gaps Delay Grain Distribution To Indian Migrant Population

Constant Gaps Delay Grain Distribution To Indian Migrant Population

It is an ironical situation for India that does not seem to have records in place to know the actual number of its migrant workers. While the Centre is trying hard to provide ration and

Nepali women migrant workers at higher risk of exploitation amid pandemic

Nepali women migrant workers at higher risk of exploitation amid pandemic

Novel Coronavirus has led to an unprecedented socio-economic impact across the world, with migrant workers in several countries facing the most brunt of the pandemic. Business shutdowns and border closures implemented by world governments to

Venezuelan Move To Border Countries In Desperation For Survival

Venezuelan refugees are swimming across nations, in desperation for survival. Latest statistics shared by the United Nations confirms that the number of refugees and migrants worldwide has now reached three million. The United Nations is

Canada: COVID-19 exposes prolonging health and income concerns among migrant workers

Canada: COVID-19 exposes prolonging health and income concerns among migrant workers

While Canada's migrant workers have been facing difficulties amid unsafe living and working conditions for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified their crisis this year. Thousands of migrant agricultural workers come to Canada in search

Labour Laws Overlook Will Not Help Malaysia Anymore

Labour Laws Overlook Will Not Help Malaysia Anymore

Malaysia has now decided to put a stop on their foreign intake of workers. But labour rights advocates are still pushing the Malaysian government to rethink and redo their labour rights. According to an official

Coronavirus outbreak in Michigan linked to migrant workers in farms

Coronavirus outbreak in Michigan linked to migrant workers in farms

Past few weeks have seen a surge in positive coronavirus cases being detected in Michigan. The data indicates this rise to be linked to higher cases being detected among migrant workers employed in the farms