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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.

Sudden change of plan for migrants seeking entry in Australia

Sudden change of plan for migrants seeking entry in Australia

Australia - Given the concerns of the latest variant of coronavirus--Omicron--the Australian government has decided to change its plan to allow fully vaccinated migrants inside its borders from December 1. The government had earlier announced

Australia needs a migration boost as they face a skilled labour shortage, says report

Australia needs a migration boost as they face a skilled labour shortage, says report

Australia - Infrastructure Australia has published a report examining the sector to deliver on public infrastructure projects. They say it can see job scarcities could ascend to 105,000 by mid-2023, as the public authority tries

Canadian Meat Production Workers Up-And-Arms Against Exploitative Working Conditions

Canadian Meat Production Workers Up-And-Arms Against Exploitative Working Conditions

Canada - Canada’s meatpacking workers are facing dangerous working conditions. There have been repeated strikes in recent months at Olymel and Exceldor slaughterhouses in Quebec. These strikes have shown the dissatisfaction amongst workers. There have

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

Indian labor department approached by Jet Airways over gratuity non-payment

India-Jet Airways staff has approached the Labor Department of India urging them to summon the Jet Airways management, that includes former Chairman of the airways Mr. Naresh Goyal over issues including non-payment of gratuity and

AI and Robots are substituting humans in numerous jobs amid the pandemic

AI and Robots are substituting humans in numerous jobs amid the pandemic

Human beings have long been worried about the possibility that robots will take over their work as technology advances. However, things are getting there as shipping companies, and logistics automate their organizations to handle worker

Lebanon says no to deportation of Syrian refugees captured by its army

Lebanon says no to deportation of Syrian refugees captured by its army

Lebanon officials have confirmed that they will not be deporting six Syrian refugees who were captured by the Lebanese army a few days ago. These refugees were reportedly detained as they tried to enter the

Trade ties with Pakistan to be assessed by EU over human rights violations

Trade ties with Pakistan to be assessed by EU over human rights violations

European Union has announced on September 8 that it is initiating immediate re-assessment of the trade agreements between EU and Pakistan that was established in January 2014. This has also potentially ended Pakistan’s eligibility for

Social Media Can Be Custodians Of Human Rights For Afghanis: HR Groups

Social Media Can Be Custodians Of Human Rights For Afghanis: HR Groups

 Human Rights groups are urging social media platforms to preserve evidence of human rights abuses recorded in Afghanistan. Those urging for such wise use of internet space include Amnesty International, Access Now, Human Rights Watch,

Iranian Hackers Group Expose Human Rights Abuse In Iranian Prisons

Iranian Hackers Group Expose Human Rights Abuse In Iranian Prisons

Some hacker has leaked videos of Iranian prisons showing atrocities being meted over prisoners in an inhuman way. The main focus is on Evin prison in Tehran, Iran where guards repeatedly beat up prisoners. The

HRW calls on Uganda authorities to reverse suspension of civil groups

HRW calls on Uganda authorities to reverse suspension of civil groups

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concerns over the unprecedented suspension of more than 50 civil society groups in Uganda. Last week, Ugandan authorities halted the activities of several civic groups, including election monitoring