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Step into the realm of workers' rights with Grace Young as your guide. Grace's storytelling prowess illuminates the human side of labor issues, offering narratives that inspire empathy and understanding.

The Dominican Republic is Reflecting on Moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

The Dominican Republic is Reflecting on Moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

On Friday, the Dominican Republic declared that it is contemplating to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in Israel. Israel welcomed the announcement on Saturday.  The Caribbean nation's Foreign Ministry said in a

NGOs accuse EU’s Frontex agency of pushing back migrants from Greek waters

NGOs accuse EU’s Frontex agency of pushing back migrants from Greek waters

Last week the Guardian report revealed that the Frontex vessels were involved in illegal maritime pushback exercises to forcibly push back migrants and refugees from entering the EU via Greek waters.  The Greek Coast Guard (HCG) has

WA’s hard border since the virus outbreak causing undue hardship for families, HRW says

WA’s hard border since the virus outbreak causing undue hardship for families, HRW says

According to the Human Rights Watch report, since the beginning of the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Western Australian government has forced stricter limitations on citizens. Five days ago, the Opposition Leader Liza Harvey

CDC declined HHS officials request to keep migrant kids in the hotel

CDC declined HHS officials request to keep migrant kids in the hotel

One HHS official told the Washington Post, that the CDC officials were requested to endorse a declaration letter by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) insisting that the utilization of inns to confine migrant

US House Democrats urge UN to probe human rights abuse by DHS

US House Democrats urge UN to probe human rights abuse by DHS

In a five-page letter, The Squad (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib) and some group of House Democrats requested the United Nations to help investigations into the human rights abuse by the

Asia-Pacific garment supply chain swells due to pandemic

Asia-Pacific garment supply chain swells due to pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic has struck the Asia-Pacific region's garment sector very hard. The virus came like a perfect storm for the industry, and it caused a blow to demand and supply. A great many garment

Amnesty report: Qatar domestic workers share tormenting accounts of exploitation

Amnesty report: Qatar domestic workers share tormenting accounts of exploitation

According to the new report by Amnesty International, domestic workers employed in Qatar have been pushed to limit by the absence of rest, misuse, ill-treatment, and overwork. Amnesty has spoken to 105 domestic workers who

UN chief shows deep concerns over worsening Human Rights Situation in Iran

UN chief shows deep concerns over worsening Human Rights Situation in Iran

On Wednesday, the UN chief António Guterres in a report highlighted that the human rights condition in Iran remains a matter of significant concern due to the continual increase in human rights violations." As per

US Embassy in Nepal clarifies confusion regarding visa restrictions on Communist Party members

US Embassy in Nepal clarifies confusion regarding visa restrictions on Communist Party members

Oct 6, the US Embassy in Nepal, in a press release, clarified the growing confusion on the new guidelines in the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) policy manual.  Responding to the US immigration

Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

The Covid-19 lockdown in India brought about many things to light; one of them was the plight of migrant workers. They not only faced joblessness, no wages, loss of shelter, lack of food but also