migrant workers

Singapore battles reemergence of covid-19 cases in migrant workers dormsSingapore battles reemergence of covid-19 cases in migrant workers dorms

Singapore battles reemergence of covid-19 cases in migrant workers dorms

There were 63 new Covid-19 cases reported recently in Singapore, taking the total number of cases to 57,229. The nation…

September 14, 2020
Deported migrant workers from Qatar return to home countriesDeported migrant workers from Qatar return to home countries

Deported migrant workers from Qatar return to home countries

As early as in March Qatar police officials dressed in plain clothes were detaining migrant workers randomly from streets, parks…

September 12, 2020
Why Migrant Workers Are Being Singled Out in Russia Again?Why Migrant Workers Are Being Singled Out in Russia Again?

Why Migrant Workers Are Being Singled Out in Russia Again?

 No one is taking onus for the downward economic spiral that is hitting Russian migrant workers. People were laid off…

September 10, 2020
New COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitoriesNew COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitories

New COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitories

While the city-state had relaxed lockdown rules for much of the population, low paid migrant workers have largely been confined…

September 9, 2020
After Qatar, Lebanon takes a step towards labor reforms, Rights groups raise need for moreAfter Qatar, Lebanon takes a step towards labor reforms, Rights groups raise need for more

After Qatar, Lebanon takes a step towards labor reforms, Rights groups raise need for more

Almost a week after Qatar introduced labor reforms, abolishing the Kafala (Sponsorship) System, Lebanon takes first step in the same…

September 9, 2020
UN Chief highlights grave human rights abuses in migrants’ detention centres in LibyaUN Chief highlights grave human rights abuses in migrants’ detention centres in Libya

UN Chief highlights grave human rights abuses in migrants’ detention centres in Libya

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres reiterated his appeal to the Libyan government for closure of all the migrants’ detention…

September 7, 2020
Mexican consulates along with US Labor Department back up migrants to file complaints against employersMexican consulates along with US Labor Department back up migrants to file complaints against employers

Mexican consulates along with US Labor Department back up migrants to file complaints against employers

The US Labor Department has been encouraging and helping out migrant workers from Mexico to file complain against their employers,…

September 2, 2020
Seoul announces relief fund for migrant workersSeoul announces relief fund for migrant workers

Seoul announces relief fund for migrant workers

There is hope that other municipal governments in South Korea will also follow Seoul’s example by providing help for non-citizens…

September 1, 2020
Qatar introduces new laws for welfare of migrant workers, now implementation is the key focusQatar introduces new laws for welfare of migrant workers, now implementation is the key focus

Qatar introduces new laws for welfare of migrant workers, now implementation is the key focus

In a welcoming move on Sunday, the Emir of Qatar introduced two new laws aiming at abolishing its abusive kafala…

September 1, 2020
Foreign farm workers in Canada mistreated during pandemicForeign farm workers in Canada mistreated during pandemic

Foreign farm workers in Canada mistreated during pandemic

The outbreak of coronavirus among guest workers in Canadian farms has put a spotlight on their mistreatment at the hands…

August 29, 2020