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The Myth of a Saturday Holiday:  Overworked and Under-Rested

The Myth of a Saturday Holiday:  Overworked and Under-Rested

For most job cultures, the five day workweek ends in a two day weekend, giving employees a chance to rest and relax. Yet in most industries, especially in India the Saturday holiday is still a

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Shut Down Voice of America

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Shut Down Voice of America

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down Voice of America and firing its 1,300 employees. US District Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled that terminating VOA without congressional approval could be

Why is Iraq’s Climate Crisis a Human Rights Crisis? 

Why is Iraq’s Climate Crisis a Human Rights Crisis? 

The climate crisis in Iraq represents not just an environmental emergency, it is also an important humanitarian crisis affecting large segments of the population. Millions are affected by water scarcity, extreme heat,and land degradation resulting

Judge Urged to Reinstate Federal Workers Kept on Paid Leave Despite Court Order

Judge Urged to Reinstate Federal Workers Kept on Paid Leave Despite Court Order

Unions and nonprofits have urged a US judge to enforce his order requiring six federal agencies to reinstate over 17,000 probationary employees. The agencies were accused of defying US District Judge William Alsup’s March 13th

Serious Human Rights Violations Uncovered in South Korea’s Foreign Adoption Program

Serious Human Rights Violations Uncovered in South Korea’s Foreign Adoption Program

An investigation that lasted nearly three years by South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission found serious violations of human rights in the foreign adoption program run by the government. The report documents how local adoption

Belgian Airports Halt All Departures on March 31 Amid Nationwide Strike

Belgian Airports Halt All Departures on March 31 Amid Nationwide Strike

Both the Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport in Belgium have announced that all departure flights will be cancelled on March 31 because of a national strike. Unions FGTB/ABVV and CSC/ACV have called the strike to

US Is Officially Added to Human Rights Watch List – Here’s Why

US Is Officially Added to Human Rights Watch List – Here’s Why

The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist officially as of last Sunday signaling serious concerns about civil liberties in the country. This action follows what CIVICUS calls an “assault on democratic

Japan’s Workforce Wins: Companies Approve 5.4% Wage Hike

Japan’s Workforce Wins: Companies Approve 5.4% Wage Hike

Results from Rengo, the country’s largest trade union federation, show that Japanese companies have agreed to a substantial 5.4 percent wage rise in annual labor negotiations. Although slightly below the first estimate of 5.46 percent,

Australia Sees Surprise Job Loss in February, But Unemployment Remains Steady

Australia Sees Surprise Job Loss in February, But Unemployment Remains Steady

February’s employment data from Australia revealed surprising weakness with employment decreasing by 52,800, after a trend of strength. In terms of the unemployment rate, the number remained stable at 4.1%, in line with the market's

TikTok: The New Battleground Between Migrant Smugglers and Authorities But How?

TikTok: The New Battleground Between Migrant Smugglers and Authorities But How?

The much loved social media site, TikTok has become an unlikely tool in the ongoing struggle between migrant smugglers and authorities in the southern US - Mexico border. These smugglers are utilizing TikTok to promote