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Demand for Nepali migrant workers abroad still a big question

Demand for Nepali migrant workers abroad still a big question

Nepali government has decided to migrate its workers to countries for employment which was suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic. But Nepali missions in other nations haven’t resumed their operations yet due to lack of workers

Domestic workers in Brazil need robust labour rights system

Domestic workers in Brazil need robust labour rights system

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

Nearly half of global workforce at risk of job losses: WHO

Nearly half of global workforce at risk of job losses: WHO

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

FIFA president checks on Qatar’s World Cup 2022 preps but stays silent on workers abuse and mishandling of Covid

FIFA president checks on Qatar’s World Cup 2022 preps but stays silent on workers abuse and mishandling of Covid

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

The pandemic year and the lessons in mental health

The pandemic year and the lessons in mental health

2020, the year of pandemic and lockdown has brought unprecedented times that will be felt for generations to come – financially, physically and mentally. The mental health is one of the most neglected topics around

COVID-19: British Embassy partners with UN to strengthen Kosovo’s healthcare, education sector

COVID-19: British Embassy partners with UN to strengthen Kosovo’s healthcare, education sector

The British Embassy in Pristina has partnered with the United Nations to launch an initiative in Kosovo with the aim of boosting the health and education sector in the country in the aftermath of the

Iran must release jailed human rights advocates amid Covid-19 risk, urges UN rights chief

Iran must release jailed human rights advocates amid Covid-19 risk, urges UN rights chief

United Nations Human Rights official has called on Iran to release human rights activists and defenders, lawyers and political prisoners, who are imprisoned keeping in mind the Covid-19 concerns and the risk of contracting the

Cambodian Labour Law Amendments To Hurt Workers

Cambodian Labour Law Amendments To Hurt Workers

A labour law drafted last month by the Cambodian government may hurt workers after all. According to confirmed reports, there is a move to do away with some employee bonuses and holiday entitlements. This move,

Nagaland Moves Towards Self Sufficiency To Support Returning Migrants

Nagaland Moves Towards Self Sufficiency To Support Returning Migrants

As most countries that have received back their migrant ones, Nagaland is also trying to find ways of creating employment for their lot. Towards this, Nagaland has launched a livelihood generation scheme for the returning

Why Korea Should Absorb Stranded Migrants Workers Into Needing Sectors

Why Korea Should Absorb Stranded Migrants Workers Into Needing Sectors

Jobless migrant workers in South Korea are awaiting some kind of help to get back home. With no flights available, they remain stranded in the foreign country due to the Covid-19 created havoc. A demonstration