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Indian Embassy in Saudi steps up initiative to repatriate stranded Indian nationals

Indian Embassy in Saudi steps up initiative to repatriate stranded Indian nationals

As the battle against Coronavirus pandemic continues, India is working towards bringing back thousands of its citizens who got stranded in foreign countries due to worldwide lockdown. The Ministry of External Affairs is devising a

How Coronavirus lockdown has blurred the definition of a ‘Superwoman’

How Coronavirus lockdown has blurred the definition of a ‘Superwoman’

It has been over a month that countries across the world are under lockdown in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Amid the lockdown, people, in quarantine, are working from home. Notably,

HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

Overall, Thailand had 2.04 health professionals working in OPS-affiliated public facilities per 1,000 population on average with a range between 0.83 and 3.98. This figure could be broken down into 0.27 for doctors, 1.56 for

Syrian minor refugees’ tragedy in Greek borders

Syrian minor refugees’ tragedy in Greek borders

The refugees coming from Turkey to Greece crisis may amplify because of the risks of the new (COVID-19) spread, and their detention in harsh conditions, after the Greek authorities decided to deport dozens of minor

Coronavirus: poverty threatens large numbers of women

Coronavirus: poverty threatens large numbers of women

The Secretary-General of United Nations, Antonio Guterres, called on women to be at the center of economic reconstruction efforts as the world confronts the repercussions of the emerging Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), warning that the threat

Restrictions in response to COVID-19 are likely to exacerbate conditions of migrant domestic workers in the Middle East

Restrictions in response to COVID-19 are likely to exacerbate conditions of migrant domestic workers in the Middle East

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has urged governments to include the protection of women in their response to the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic. Reports of domestic violence have surged globally in

Garment and textile workers are facing health and economic risks in Pakistan

Garment and textile workers are facing health and economic risks in Pakistan

“The Pakistan government should take measures so that the loss of livelihood and income doesn’t compound the threats workers face to their health,” said Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “The economically marginalized

Human Rights Commission warns India about the anti-covid19 measures taking that harms the poor and weak populations

Human Rights Commission warns India about the anti-covid19 measures taking that harms the poor and weak populations

India, home to one sixth of the world's population, has taken strict measures to curb the spread of the Corona virus in the country. In addition to imposing the complete closure, some Indian states resorted

Coronavirus, Governments should encourage the health protection of construction workers

Coronavirus, Governments should encourage the health protection of construction workers

As many employers in the construction sector try to stay afloat during the global coronavirus crisis, employees are concerned about their jobs but also about the risks they face at work. On construction sites, buildings

Counteracting coronavirus in the workplaces

Counteracting coronavirus in the workplaces

By Victoria Hudson. All countries affected by the new coronavirus, COVID-19, have provided for the temporary reduction or suspension of activities, together with the possibility for the company to resort to work from home and