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Migrant workers of Singapore to still live under perpetual state of lockdownMigrant workers of Singapore to still live under perpetual state of lockdown

Migrant workers of Singapore to still live under perpetual state of lockdown

Only 60 people in Singapore have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic first emerged, and 82 percent of its population…

September 24, 2021
Kuwait crackdowns nearly 27 fake labor agenciesKuwait crackdowns nearly 27 fake labor agencies

Kuwait crackdowns nearly 27 fake labor agencies

In a step towards ensuring labor safety, Kuwait ran an operation to identify fake agencies in the country under which,…

September 23, 2021
A black Xmas for Italian workersA black Xmas for Italian workers

A black Xmas for Italian workers

It is a black Christmas for Italian workers, especially those in the entertainment, health, and catering sectors. The new measures,…

December 21, 2020
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
UN pushes for momentum to end violence against women that increased amid pandemicUN pushes for momentum to end violence against women that increased amid pandemic

UN pushes for momentum to end violence against women that increased amid pandemic

The secretary-general of the United Nations António Guterres gave the call for action during a virtual meeting on Wednesday to…

November 26, 2020
No lockdown in Palestine, too many commuter workers in IsraelNo lockdown in Palestine, too many commuter workers in Israel

No lockdown in Palestine, too many commuter workers in Israel

In these days, along with Israel, the Palestinian Authority is also fighting its battle against the Coronavirus. According to Haaretz,…

October 13, 2020
Pakistani migrant workers struggle to survive after lockdownPakistani migrant workers struggle to survive after lockdown

Pakistani migrant workers struggle to survive after lockdown

Thousands of Pakistani migrant workers lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of…

October 9, 2020
Post-pandemic future of work-life balancePost-pandemic future of work-life balance

Post-pandemic future of work-life balance

People's perspectives about work-life balance have always been divided. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has reimagined the way we work blurring…

October 6, 2020
Indian Government has not documented migrant workers’ deathsIndian Government has not documented migrant workers’ deaths

Indian Government has not documented migrant workers’ deaths

Responding to a question in the parliament, the Centre said it didn’t have any data on the number of migrant…

September 17, 2020
New COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitoriesNew COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitories

New COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitories

While the city-state had relaxed lockdown rules for much of the population, low paid migrant workers have largely been confined…

September 9, 2020