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Workers' rights activists denounce that laws to stem the spread of Covid-19 are being used to silence garment workers in Myanmar and around the world. Since March, thousands of unionized textile workers have been laid
Aparajita Das
The plight of domestic workers in Brazil calls for the government to establish strong labour rights Brazil has emerged as one of the worst-hit nations in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the
Neha M
A decade has gone by since the $US100 billion cocoa (chocolate) industry had pledged to cut down the child labour in the industry and bring reforms. But recent report initiated by the US government reveals
Neha M
Migrant workers in Thailand, mostly from neighbouring country Myanmar, have launched a legal action against a garment factory, one year after the factory was closed, demanding compensation for the lost wages which were far below
Monica Aggarwal
Coronavirus pandemic has imposed unprecedented socio-economic challenges on the lives of millions of people across the world. In a recent joint statement, a group of leading UN agencies including, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Food
Neha M
Indonesian government has approved the new controversial ‘Omnibus Bill on Job Creation’, which according to experts is a step backwards in relation to country’s labour rights and environment. The bill was approved despite strong opposition
Aparajita Das
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, during his recent visit to Qatar, lauded the Gulf nation’s "incredible" Al Bayt Stadium, the venue for the Opening Match of the 2022 World Cup. The stadium, built on the outskirts
Monica Aggarwal
Thousands of Nepali workers migrate to countries across the every year in search for better livelihood opportunities. However, India remains the main destination for majority of Nepali workers for skilled and unskilled employment opportunities. Most
Monica Aggarwal
Indonesian police on Wednesday detained hundreds of protesters amid the ongoing demonstrations in the country against the passing of a controversial job creation law that weakens workers' rights and environmental regulations. As per media reports,
Rashmi Sacher
The clothing company, H&M, was fined $41.1 million (35 million Euros) for tracking the details of ‘several hundred of its employees’ regarding their personal lives including family issues, religious beliefs, illnesses, vacations, employees’ relationships etc.
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