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U.J.M

Embark on an enlightening journey with U.J.M, a storyteller weaving tales that spotlight the intricacies of workers' rights. Through concise narratives, U.J.M seeks to foster understanding and inspire change, advocating for a world where every worker's dignity is upheld.

The Covid-19 pandemic affected the lives of the repatriated Filipino migrant workers

The Covid-19 pandemic affected the lives of the repatriated Filipino migrant workers

Philippines - In 2020, thousands of Filipino migrant workers had been repatriated to the Philippines during the initial months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many workers spent months stranded at home, unemployed, and dependent on their

Report: Migrant workers forced to pay hefty recruitment fees in Qatar

Report: Migrant workers forced to pay hefty recruitment fees in Qatar

Qatar - A recent investigation conducted by The Guardian has revealed that low wage migrant workers were forced to pay hefty recruitment fees, in billions of dollars, in order to secure jobs in Qatar hosting

Hong Kong Employers Refuse To Aid Filipino Women Workers Amidst Covid-19 Infection Surge

Hong Kong Employers Refuse To Aid Filipino Women Workers Amidst Covid-19 Infection Surge

Hong Kong - Filipinos employed in Hong Kong are getting a taste of the new variant, as they struggle to keep work, send money home and not be infected.  While many have been vaccinated, but

Agriculture and Care in Europe – Abused Migrant Workers

Agriculture and Care in Europe – Abused Migrant Workers

Europe - Migrant workers make up 13 per cent of the European Union’s key workforce. The migrant labour, within and to the European Union, is growing. However, migrant workers are denied basic social protection, especially

Singapore: Group of migrant workers trained to spot distress & anxiety signs in fellow migrants

Singapore: Group of migrant workers trained to spot distress & anxiety signs in fellow migrants

Singapore - Hasan Samim, a migrant worker in Singapore noticed last December that one of his co-workers wasn’t his usual self and had suddenly become quiet and stayed within himself. “For almost three years, he

Cyprus Puts Timely Asylum Status Grant In Place Through Landmark System

Cyprus Puts Timely Asylum Status Grant In Place Through Landmark System

Cyprus - Interior minister of Cyprus has signed a milestone deal recently with the European Union. This deal will help to manage the irregular migration. The deal will help to improve the migrant reception facilities

Dyson once again under scanner after migrant workers sue the company over forced labor

Dyson once again under scanner after migrant workers sue the company over forced labor

Malaysia - Alleging forced labor practices in factories of Dyson, a group of migrant workers from Bangladesh and Nepal have complained against the British household appliances company. The Human Rights Watch confirmed the complaint on

Delhi government to set up ‘migrant worker support centres’ for labourers

Delhi government to set up ‘migrant worker support centres’ for labourers

India - The Delhi government will set up ‘migrant worker support centres’ to help labourers arriving in Delhi with credible information. The Labour Department has planned three such centres in East, West and South Delhi.

Kathmandu Encourages Returning Migrants To Become Entrepreneurs

Kathmandu Encourages Returning Migrants To Become Entrepreneurs

Nepal - Returning migrant workers are being awarded by the Kathmandu government if they are willing to adopt self-employment measures like entrepreneurship. This is to encourage the development of the country’s own economy in Nepal.

Uganda, Saudi Arabia to join hand to ensure migrant workers safety

Uganda, Saudi Arabia to join hand to ensure migrant workers safety

East Africa - Safety of migrant workers has become top priority for the governments of Uganda and Saudi Arabia making them come together to ensure that their rights are kept intact. On Wednesday, the Ministry