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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.

Employers punished for collecting kickback from migrant workers in Singapore

Employers punished for collecting kickback from migrant workers in Singapore

Singapore - 102 employers have been punished for their treatment with the migrant workers in Singapore. The action against them was taken by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) against the employers. The action against them

Tribal migrant worker sexually abused at a sugarcane mill

Tribal migrant worker sexually abused at a sugarcane mill

India - Nearly 309 tribal migrant workers were allegedly pushed into bonded labour at sugarcane mills of Maharashtra and Karnataka. During their four-month employment at these sugarcane mills, a 16-year-old minor was allegedly gang-raped. The

Reports stress Canada’s incompetency in taking action to improve migrants situation

Reports stress Canada’s incompetency in taking action to improve migrants situation

Canada - is one of the blessed countries right now with a balance in every sphere. Be it agriculture or industrial work, there is a scope for everyone. This is one of the reasons why

Thousands join ‘Operation Dudula’ protest against migrant workers in South Africa

Thousands join ‘Operation Dudula’ protest against migrant workers in South Africa

South Africa - Scores of protesters staged protests against illegal migrant workers in South Africa. They protested in what they called “Operation Dudula”, which means "drive back". The protest took place in Hillbrow, near Cape

Migrant workers in Karnataka unionize to raise voice against abuse, demand rights

Migrant workers in Karnataka unionize to raise voice against abuse, demand rights

India - Covid-19 pandemic’s outbreak exposed the cracks within system that ignores already neglected and vulnerable part of Indian, as well as global society – the migrant workers. Struggling through all the hurdles on their

Report: Trump era’s deported African migrants suffered abuse

Report: Trump era’s deported African migrants suffered abuse

United States - A new report has shed light on how asylum seekers from Cameroon, who were deported during term of United States President Donald Trump bore the brunt of abuse on returning to their

Migrant workers dreams of justice in a battle against abuse in Lebanon

Migrant workers dreams of justice in a battle against abuse in Lebanon

Lebanon - is in a state of crisis on just financially but also when it comes to ensuring human rights. The migrant workers who have been working in Lebanon are one of the sections of

Malaysia: Supermax compensated migrant workers with $6 million after the scandal

Malaysia: Supermax compensated migrant workers with $6 million after the scandal

Malaysia - A glove making company based out of Malaysia has announced compensation for migrant workers after being accused of forced labor practices in its facility. Supermax Corp Bhd is the company which has been

Mexico Administration Clears El Chaparral Plaza Of 400 Migrants

Mexico Administration Clears El Chaparral Plaza Of 400 Migrants

Mexico - The Mexican authorities have now cleared up a camp that was setup in El Chaparral Plaza almost a year ago. It has become common practice for migrants to set up camps near border

Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia: Worker scheme ‘rife with abuse’

Australia - Workers who harvest fruits and vegetables are sometimes being paid just $100 for a 64-hour work week in Australia. However, supermarket shelves are filled with fruit and vegetables. The three workers from Vanuatu