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WR News Writer

WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

South Korea Extends Migrant Visas In Agriculture Sector

South Korea Extends Migrant Visas In Agriculture Sector

South Korea - The South Korean government has had to grant stay extensions to over 130,000 migrant workers owing to the need of labor in the country. This step will immediately relieve labor shortage at

Singapore: Chinese migrants asked to leave despite submitting deposits

Singapore: Chinese migrants asked to leave despite submitting deposits

Singapore - Chinese nationals have reportedly been mistreated in Singapore. As per a report, two Chinese migrants were looking for accommodations and found one room at Poh Huat Road. They were about to move into

British Columbia: Distressing abuse never ends for temporary migrant workers in Canadian province

British Columbia: Distressing abuse never ends for temporary migrant workers in Canadian province

Canada - A new report has bared open the distressing abuse that foreign temporary workers in British Columbia have to endure. The report highlights lack of legal assistance and support system for these workers if

Pandemic has adversely impacted skills development of returning migrant workers in Nepal, EU comes to aid

Pandemic has adversely impacted skills development of returning migrant workers in Nepal, EU comes to aid

Europe - Returnee migrant workers in Nepal have witnessed negative impact on skills development due to Covid-19 pandemic. Financial assistance has been provided by European Union to three international organizations working in the Asian country

CPI (M) Demands A Survey On Migrant Labour After Fire At Hyderabad Godown Killed 11 Migrant Workers

CPI (M) Demands A Survey On Migrant Labour After Fire At Hyderabad Godown Killed 11 Migrant Workers

India - The CPI(M) City Committee has demanded that the government initiate strict measures against warehouses and contract agencies that have been functioning illegally in Hyderabad, endangering migrant workers’ lives. This comes after eleven workers

Boat owners fined over use of illegal migrants as fishermen

Boat owners fined over use of illegal migrants as fishermen

Thailand - 15 illegal migrant fishermen have been arrested and the boat owners, whose boats were used by them for fishing purposes, have also received hefty fines. On Tuesday, the officials found two fishing boats

Tamil Nadu: Migrant workers increasing their dependence on alcohol

Tamil Nadu: Migrant workers increasing their dependence on alcohol

India - Migrant workers in Tamil Nadu are found to have been increasing their dependence on alcohol in recent years. As per a report, alcoholism and absenteeism are rising among the migrant workers. The sectors

Russia-Ukraine War: As The Ruble Falls, Migrant Workers May Leave Russia

Russia-Ukraine War: As The Ruble Falls, Migrant Workers May Leave Russia

Russia - As the ruble weakens, the migrant workers may leave Russia in the coming months if the war in Ukraine does not end quickly. Experts were polled by The Moscow Times on this matter.

Canadian Federal Health Minister Pumps In Funds For Migrant Workers In Windsor-Essex

Canadian Federal Health Minister Pumps In Funds For Migrant Workers In Windsor-Essex

Canada - As Canada braves the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal health minister, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced an additional $4.8 million for the City of Windsor. This money will be used to pay for

Demonstrators march in Niagara-on-the-Lake for migrant workers’ rights

Demonstrators march in Niagara-on-the-Lake for migrant workers’ rights

Canada - Dozens of demonstrators marched across Canada for the rights of migrant workers. They asked the federal government to grant permanent immigration status to migrant workers, refugees, and undocumented people. Niagara-on-the-Lake also hosted a