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The effects of COVID-19 on migrant workersThe effects of COVID-19 on migrant workers

The effects of COVID-19 on migrant workers

The Coronavirus is still negatively affecting societies and markets worldwide. In particular, the economic and health-related barriers mostly concern foreign…

December 3, 2020
NZ: Ardern subtly avoids migration crisis, country denies entry to migrants on pretext of CovidNZ: Ardern subtly avoids migration crisis, country denies entry to migrants on pretext of Covid

NZ: Ardern subtly avoids migration crisis, country denies entry to migrants on pretext of Covid

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who recently sworn in for her second term in the office, has been facing…

December 1, 2020
Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reportsGarment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Garment workers are regularly exploited at factories in South India, BBC reports

Workers in garment factories supplying goods for big brands including Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Ralph Lauren, and Sainsbury's have stood…

November 18, 2020
More Vande Bharat flights to operate between India and China: Indian Embassy in ChinaMore Vande Bharat flights to operate between India and China: Indian Embassy in China

More Vande Bharat flights to operate between India and China: Indian Embassy in China

India and China are in talks to commence operations of more flights between the countries under the Vande Bharat Mission…

November 5, 2020
Asia-Pacific garment supply chain swells due to pandemicAsia-Pacific garment supply chain swells due to pandemic

Asia-Pacific garment supply chain swells due to pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic has struck the Asia-Pacific region's garment sector very hard. The virus came like a perfect storm for…

October 22, 2020
Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus LockdownOdisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

Odisha Migrant Workers Return to Cities in Search of Work After Facing Aftermaths of Coronavirus Lockdown

The Covid-19 lockdown in India brought about many things to light; one of them was the plight of migrant workers.…

October 7, 2020
Kuwait New Employment Bill Hits Indian Migrant Workers Remittance PayKuwait New Employment Bill Hits Indian Migrant Workers Remittance Pay

Kuwait New Employment Bill Hits Indian Migrant Workers Remittance Pay

Indians residing in Kuwait are suffering nightmares as a new bill has now put a stringent quota on migrant labour…

August 13, 2020
International retail industries fail to protect garment workers’ rights in AsiaInternational retail industries fail to protect garment workers’ rights in Asia

International retail industries fail to protect garment workers’ rights in Asia

In Asia, millions of garment workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus lockdowns hit the global retail industry. Big brands…

August 8, 2020
Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 TimesSingapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Thousands of low paid migrant workers in Singapore are now reportedly suffering from mental health issues.  Most of them have…

August 5, 2020
What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?

What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump's announcement in July, to suspend H-1B visas, which came as a shock for Indian…

August 3, 2020