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A migrant worker is an individual who moves from one place to another, typically across national borders, to work in another country or region. Migrant workers may be attracted to other countries or regions by the availability of jobs, higher wages, or other economic opportunities. Migrant workers often face a range of challenges, including language barriers, discrimination, and exploitation. Migrant workers may be employed in a variety of different industries, including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. The rights and protections of migrant workers vary depending on the laws and policies of the countries in which they work. Some countries have laws that specifically protect the rights of migrant workers, while others do not.
Hosting the World Cup is a chance for cities and nations to showcase unique assets, build civic pride and create economic opportunity. It is also a significant opportunity for those same cities, now under a powerful global microscope, to become leaders in the fight to reduce and prevent human trafficking. With just a few short…
Israel’s National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking is blind to the root causes of exploitation. But there are alternatives …
Geneva – International Migrants Day this year falls almost exactly 70 years after the Brussels conference that led to the establishment of the International Organization for Migration. Over these seven decades we have provided assistance to millions of migrants worldwide and worked tirelessly with our member states to ensure migration is managed in a safe,…
This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. A study into the lives and working conditions of Leicester garment workers has identified nine key areas that the sector can improve upon….
The Independent published a report which describes the situation in one of Qatar’s central industrial zones, approximately 20 km south of the glitzy, ultra-modern capital of Doha, where the 2022 World Cup will be held in November. The city is home to a significant number of Qatar’s total population. Far from the affluent neighborhoods of…
Brexit and the pandemic have left the United Kingdom with severe labor shortages. To cover the needs of the agriculture sector, the government is offering short-term visas to people from […]
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Attachments Human Rights Council Fiftieth session 13 June–8 July 2022 Agenda item 3 Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, including the right to development Summary The Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, undertook a country visit to Tajikistan, from 7 to 16 December…
From the moment you wake up and eat your breakfast to the moment you brush your teeth just before you go to bed, chances are you have consumed palm oil dozens of times. This ingredient touches almost every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, it has been shown to be produced by workers and children trapped in modern slavery.
Labor trafficking is a type of human trafficking that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Maybe it will get a spotlight for a brief moment? Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Football Supporters Europe, and the Building and Wood Workers’ International union, among other U.K. human rights organizations, are calling on FIFA to implement a reparations…
Imagine being trapped on a boat with no toilets or showers, facing sea conditions that the vessel is not fit for. This is the reality of James*, a migrant fisherman working in the U.K. What bothers him most is the cold; there is no heater and temperatures drop below 0°C (32° F). But James…
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