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Migrant workers returning from Thailand to Cambodia as the Omicron threat grows

Migrant workers returning from Thailand to Cambodia as the Omicron threat grows

Cambodia - Migrant workers are returning from Thailand to Cambodia as the Omicron variant threat grows. Provincial authorities working at the Cambodian-Thai border said the figures for migrant workers returning from Thailand have increased recently

Report suggests reason for unemployment in Bangladesh is unskilled migrant workers

Report suggests reason for unemployment in Bangladesh is unskilled migrant workers

Bangladesh - Unemployment rate in Bangladesh has touched the highest mark in recent months, for which partially the ongoing pandemic is to be blamed but it is not the only thing that is affecting the

Migrant workers still at great risk despite key role in the global economy

Migrant workers still at great risk despite key role in the global economy

Over the past few decades, migrants in the worldwide labour force have tripled. The COVID-19 pandemic has proved that migrant workers play an important role in the global economy. Economic globalization has created more migrant

Malaysian government to use app to keep migrant workers’ exploitation in check

Malaysian government to use app to keep migrant workers’ exploitation in check

Malaysia - The Malaysian government announces the launch of an application which will be used to tackle growing cases of exploitation against migrant workers. The application is especially dedicated to the prevention of such exploitative

Unattended Migrant Worker Kids At Risk, Creches In Demand

Unattended Migrant Worker Kids At Risk, Creches In Demand

India - Migrant working parents are feeling extremely vulnerable to the prospect of leaving their children alone at home. There is a risk of children being sexually abused. This is being seen to be more

Venezuelan migrants in Brazil: a hopeful travel sans healthcare and shelter

Venezuelan migrants in Brazil: a hopeful travel sans healthcare and shelter

Brazil - In July when northern border of Brazil with Venezuela opened partially, many migrants and asylum seekers took the plunge and crossed the border. The travel was in hopes to find some reprise from

Serbia: Vietnamese workers exploited in a Chinese tire factory

Serbia: Vietnamese workers exploited in a Chinese tire factory

Serbia - The numerous Vietnamese workers are exploited in Zrenjanin, Serbia. The migrant workers signed an agreement with an employment firm previously this year, anticipated to work abroad with higher pay. They were promised greater

Migrant workers casualties shocks Tamil Nadu, Highlights negligence at workplace

Migrant workers casualties shocks Tamil Nadu, Highlights negligence at workplace

India - Incidents about casualties regarding the safety of migrant workers are continuously increasing in India. Most of the time it is found that they suffer with health issues at their workplace because of the

Migrant workers in Manitoba perceived disposable since eons, time to change the narrative

Migrant workers in Manitoba perceived disposable since eons, time to change the narrative

Canada - A recent scathing report released on Friday by Canada’s auditor general has made advocates of migrants in Canada’s Manitoba province call for federal and provincial governments to ensure the rights of these migrants

Is H-1B Visa Being Misused By Tech Companies?

Is H-1B Visa Being Misused By Tech Companies?

United States - Hindustan Computer Limited Technologies has been accused of stealing from its own employees. Primarily those working for the company under the H-1B Visa category have reportedly said that money has been stolen