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Wiz writer is a regular contributor to the workers' rights. Blogger, writer, strategist, and Passionate about making a dent in the digital universe.

HRW shines light on Taliban’s gender crimes against humanity

HRW shines light on Taliban’s gender crimes against humanity

Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have committed numerous human rights violations, particularly against the country's women and girls. The authorities have imposed a number of restrictions through various written or announced decrees since August

Changing Attitudes: Britons’ Shifting Views on Work and Life

Changing Attitudes: Britons’ Shifting Views on Work and Life

When it comes to the age-old argument of whether one should "live to work" or "work to live," Britons have typically tended to lean towards the former. A recent study, however, disproves this myth and

Australia: ‘Major Flaw’ in Labor’s Industrial Relations Legislation

Australia: ‘Major Flaw’ in Labor’s Industrial Relations Legislation

Academic experts in Australia have sounded alarm saying Labor’s industrial relations legislation is marred by a “major flaw”. They believe this could force up costs beyond its intended application of labor hire. Professor Andrew Stewart

Greek coast guard rescues 14 migrants from uninhabited island

Greek coast guard rescues 14 migrants from uninhabited island

Alerted by activists the previous evening about the group in need of urgent assistance, the Greek coast guard on Tuesday rescued 14 migrants, including three children, and recovered the deceased body of a man from

Michigan’s Labor Laws: A Shift Towards Worker Rights

Michigan’s Labor Laws: A Shift Towards Worker Rights

In an important development, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has approved the reinstatement of prevailing wage and the repeal of Right to Work laws. While union groups have applauded these judgements, they have also prompted heated

Indian woman paraded naked by husband: Blow to women’s rights

Indian woman paraded naked by husband: Blow to women’s rights

In a shocking and horrific incident in India, a 21-year-old pregnant woman was stripped naked and paraded in a village in Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan by her husband.  The incident came into light after a

Danielle McGahey is first transgender woman to play internationally

Danielle McGahey is first transgender woman to play internationally

Danielle McGahey, a Canadian cricketer, sets a record by becoming the first transgender woman to play cricket internationally. Danielle McGahey has been named in Canada's squad for the Women's T20 Americas Qualifier, a part of

Woman Journalist in Iran re-arrested for not wearing hijab

Woman Journalist in Iran re-arrested for not wearing hijab

Nazila Maroufian, a female journalist from the Islamic Republic of Iran who interviewed Mahsa Amini's father, was re-arrested on 30 August for not wearing the hijab (headscarf) in public. According to a report by the

Unifor and UAW Unions Empowered to Call Strike Action

Unifor and UAW Unions Empowered to Call Strike Action

Two North American auto workers unions, Unifor and UAW, have been empowered with authority and mandate for strike action if deemed necessary. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, says its members at Ford, General Motors

Could potential strikes at Chevron affect global LNG prices?

Could potential strikes at Chevron affect global LNG prices?

Supplies from Chevron's LNG facilities in Australia are set for potential disruption as the last batch of its workers voted on Monday to allow their unions to take strike action if necessary. The dispute comes