migrant workers

Israel unemployment soars, yet the government imports more migrant workersIsrael unemployment soars, yet the government imports more migrant workers

Israel unemployment soars, yet the government imports more migrant workers

Due to the Covid-19 recession Israeli job market has been witnessing a major slump, causing surge in the country’s unemployment…

August 20, 2020
Nepal embassies review applications of over 6,000 workers seeking to return homeNepal embassies review applications of over 6,000 workers seeking to return home

Nepal embassies review applications of over 6,000 workers seeking to return home

The COVID-19 crisis has brought economic activities across several countries to a standstill, affecting the lives of millions of migrant…

August 10, 2020
Restrictions on migrant workers’ movements highly concerning: Singapore rights groupsRestrictions on migrant workers’ movements highly concerning: Singapore rights groups

Restrictions on migrant workers’ movements highly concerning: Singapore rights groups

The continued restrictions on movement of migrant workers in Singapore in and out of the dormitories has been called out…

August 10, 2020
Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questionsSuicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

Recent series of suicides and attempts of suicides among migrant workers in Singapore has raised concerns over the mental health…

August 7, 2020
Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 TimesSingapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Thousands of low paid migrant workers in Singapore are now reportedly suffering from mental health issues.  Most of them have…

August 5, 2020
Nepali migrants not as severely impacted as anticipated: Nepali EmbassyNepali migrants not as severely impacted as anticipated: Nepali Embassy

Nepali migrants not as severely impacted as anticipated: Nepali Embassy

As the Covid-19 crisis struck the world, Nepali embassies in Malaysia and Middle East witnessed a large number of enquiries…

July 24, 2020
Canada Accused with Discrimination Of Migrant WorkersCanada 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…

July 21, 2020
UN agencies call for Pacific states to cater to migrant workers’ basic needsUN agencies call for Pacific states to cater to migrant workers’ basic needs

UN agencies call for Pacific states to cater to migrant workers’ basic needs

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged the Pacific States to cater to…

July 21, 2020
How Children Found Education Under A Bridge In KeralaHow Children Found Education Under A Bridge In Kerala

How Children Found Education Under A Bridge In Kerala

Amidst the lockdown, when the whole of India’s migrant population was left without anything to fend for, a bunch of…

July 15, 2020
Developing countries face sharp drop in remittances from migrant workersDeveloping countries face sharp drop in remittances from migrant workers

Developing countries face sharp drop in remittances from migrant workers

Coronavirus pandemic has triggered an unprecedented socio-economic impact around the globe and hundreds-of-thousands of migrant workers are at the receiving…

July 13, 2020