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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.

Cambodia deports Thai illegal migrant workers

Cambodia deports Thai illegal migrant workers

Cambodia - deported 143 Thai illegal migrant workers. The 143 migrant workers comprised 56 females. The handover of the migrant workers took place across the Cambodia-Thailand Friendship Bridge at the Poipet-Khlong International Border Crossing. This

High time the governments recognize injustice done towards migrant workers

High time the governments recognize injustice done towards migrant workers

Even though migrant workers have been fighting for their rights for the longest time, it was only during the pandemic that their struggles were most highlighted. The reason behind this is that the majority of

“Guest worker state” Australia is a hub of temporary visa holders exploitation, study finds

“Guest worker state” Australia is a hub of temporary visa holders exploitation, study finds

Australia - Since 1990s, Australia has witnessed a record number of temporary migration visas issuance, creating another big population of employees who are young, vulnerable and majorly exploited. A new report by The Migrant Workers

Canadian Floods Devastate Agriculture Migrant Workers

Canadian Floods Devastate Agriculture Migrant Workers

Canada - Environmental catastrophe has caught the migrant workers off guard in Canada. Earlier, it was forest fires that devastated parts of Canada. Then, in British Columbia there was flooding. The worst effected have been

Manitoba Govt stands for rights of migrant workers, says the country needs it

Manitoba Govt stands for rights of migrant workers, says the country needs it

Canada - Manitoba government officials have increased their understanding about migrant workers in recent months and are now further stressing on providing equitable health care to migrants as well as international students. The statement came

Trinidad and Tobago: MOL Said Child Labour Has Hugely Surged Amid the Pandemic

Trinidad and Tobago: MOL Said Child Labour Has Hugely Surged Amid the Pandemic

Caribbean - Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Labour expressed concerns over the rise in child labour. Significantly the pandemic surge has impacted or worsened the situation much further.  While somewhat limited when contrasted with worldwide

How Jharkhand’s control room is continuing to be link for migrants and their families

How Jharkhand’s control room is continuing to be link for migrants and their families

India - Last year, when first lockdown and Covid-19 related curbs came into effect, Jharkhand Migrant Control Room started operations as a call centre helping workers in other states with money and food. But one

ILO Report Highlights Impact of Pandemic on Migrant Workers Jobs, Rights and Personal Life

ILO Report Highlights Impact of Pandemic on Migrant Workers Jobs, Rights and Personal Life

As per the new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has impacted economies, lives of people in all the nations around the world, significantly it has affected in

Toxic Air May Affect Work-Health Of Workers In Delhi-NCR

Toxic Air May Affect Work-Health Of Workers In Delhi-NCR

India - The Haryana government has instructed the offices in Gurugram to allow its employees to work from home to avoid toxic air, but this may not be possible for many workers in the area.

Singapore migrant workers continue to live in horrid conditions under restrictive Covid curbs

Singapore migrant workers continue to live in horrid conditions under restrictive Covid curbs

Singapore - Coronavirus curbs have been significantly restrictive for migrant workers in Singapore. Past 18 months have been under lockdown due to pandemic, restricting the workers inside dormitories even during spare time. Dormitories in Singapore