Human rights

News about Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, including commentary and archival articles published in The Workers Rights

Hidden Struggles of Working Moms: Post-Pregnancy Workplace ChallengesHidden Struggles of Working Moms: Post-Pregnancy Workplace Challenges

Hidden Struggles of Working Moms: Post-Pregnancy Workplace Challenges

Returning to work post-pregnancy is not about resuming duties after leave. Many women return to face a battle between prejudice,…

March 30, 2025
Balancing Books and Budgets: How International Students Can Thrive FinanciallyBalancing Books and Budgets: How International Students Can Thrive Financially

Balancing Books and Budgets: How International Students Can Thrive Financially

Education experts point out international students now use part-time work and internships to support their costs and gain professional experience…

March 30, 2025
U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Shut Down Voice of AmericaU.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Shut Down Voice of America

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Shut Down Voice of America

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down Voice of America and firing its 1,300 employees.…

March 29, 2025
Are Side Hustles Becoming the New Career Lifeline for American Workers?Are Side Hustles Becoming the New Career Lifeline for American Workers?

Are Side Hustles Becoming the New Career Lifeline for American Workers?

American working professionals are starting side jobs due to financial instability during these times. According to LinkedIn Workforce Confidence survey…

March 28, 2025
Just Stop Oil climate activists changing tactics?Just Stop Oil climate activists changing tactics?

Just Stop Oil climate activists changing tactics?

Just Stop Oil - the British group famous for its protests against climate change - has decided to change tactics…

March 28, 2025
Health Agency Cuts 10,000 Jobs in Massive Workforce ReductionHealth Agency Cuts 10,000 Jobs in Massive Workforce Reduction

Health Agency Cuts 10,000 Jobs in Massive Workforce Reduction

Under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the Department of Health and Human Services starts its change process by firing…

March 28, 2025
Malaysian Glove Manufacturers Suspect Supplier of Forced Labour ViolationsMalaysian Glove Manufacturers Suspect Supplier of Forced Labour Violations

Malaysian Glove Manufacturers Suspect Supplier of Forced Labour Violations

Glove manufacturer YTY has raised alarms over forced-labour practices that could be of a “systemic nature” at one of its…

March 28, 2025
Why is Iraq’s Climate Crisis a Human Rights Crisis? Why is Iraq’s Climate Crisis a Human Rights Crisis? 

Why is Iraq’s Climate Crisis a Human Rights Crisis?

The climate crisis in Iraq represents not just an environmental emergency, it is also an important humanitarian crisis affecting large…

March 28, 2025
Turkish protests: BBC reporter arrested and deportedTurkish protests: BBC reporter arrested and deported

Turkish protests: BBC reporter arrested and deported

In a major update, a BBC correspondent has been arrested and deported from Turkey after reporting on the ongoing protests…

March 27, 2025
Judge Urged to Reinstate Federal Workers Kept on Paid Leave Despite Court OrderJudge Urged to Reinstate Federal Workers Kept on Paid Leave Despite Court Order

Judge Urged to Reinstate Federal Workers Kept on Paid Leave Despite Court Order

Unions and nonprofits have urged a US judge to enforce his order requiring six federal agencies to reinstate over 17,000…

March 27, 2025