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Singapore gradually ease restrictions on migrant workersSingapore gradually ease restrictions on migrant workers

Singapore gradually ease restrictions on migrant workers

Migrant workers in dormitories in Singapore can now use shared cuisine facilities to prepare their food on vacation days, on…

December 12, 2020
Increased stress levels among remote workersIncreased stress levels among remote workers

Increased stress levels among remote workers

A new report published by "Unify Square" highlights breaks in stress levels among workers at different job positions and activities,…

December 10, 2020
Race to avoid Lisa Montgomery execution in the U.S.Race to avoid Lisa Montgomery execution in the U.S.

Race to avoid Lisa Montgomery execution in the U.S.

Human rights defenders across the globe are expressing serious concern after the United States Government rescheduled the execution of Lisa…

December 5, 2020
Inhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention campsInhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention camps

Inhuman conditions of migrant workers in detention camps

The United Nations Committee on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families, which…

October 8, 2020
Human rights in Europe during the Covid-19 pandemicHuman rights in Europe during the Covid-19 pandemic

Human rights in Europe during the Covid-19 pandemic

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published a new report on the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), examining…

September 11, 2020
Global Labour Rights face pertinent danger as Coronavirus pandemic looms further setbackGlobal Labour Rights face pertinent danger as Coronavirus pandemic looms further setback

Global Labour Rights face pertinent danger as Coronavirus pandemic looms further setback

The continued coronavirus pandemic has affected world in an unprecedented manner, affecting labour rights internationally. As various nations deny workers…

June 19, 2020
Changes to labour laws will lead to anarchy in India labour marketChanges to labour laws will lead to anarchy in India labour market

Changes to labour laws will lead to anarchy in India labour market

In India, the near-complete suspension of labour laws in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and the selective but crucial denials of labour…

June 15, 2020
10,000 illegal immigrants in Italy to be issued passports – Sri Lanka embassy10,000 illegal immigrants in Italy to be issued passports – Sri Lanka embassy

10,000 illegal immigrants in Italy to be issued passports – Sri Lanka embassy

The Sri Lankan Embassy to Rome is all set to issue regular passports for 10,000 Sri Lankan nationals who have…

June 15, 2020
COVID-19 continues to spread exponentially between migrant workers in Qatari labour campsCOVID-19 continues to spread exponentially between migrant workers in Qatari labour camps

COVID-19 continues to spread exponentially between migrant workers in Qatari labour camps

Doha recorded 1,716 COVID-19 new cases and 4 new deaths. According to Worldometer, the total cases in Qatar from the…

June 10, 2020
US sanctions $5.5 million aid to Nepal to tackle impacts of Covid crisis, says US embassy to NepalUS sanctions $5.5 million aid to Nepal to tackle impacts of Covid crisis, says US embassy to Nepal

US sanctions $5.5 million aid to Nepal to tackle impacts of Covid crisis, says US embassy to Nepal

Through the USAID (United States Agency for International Development), U.S. government has sanctioned an additional relief fund of $5.5 million…

June 10, 2020