Skills Development

Ontario provides free training for truck drivers and you could be reimbursed up to $4,500
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Ontario provides free training for truck drivers and you could be reimbursed up to $4,500

If you love to drive and are on the hunt for a new job, look no further, because the Ontario government is investing in a new program to prepare women for careers in the trucking industry. The $1.3M investment will assist 54 women, newcomers, and members of the underrepresented groups with finding jobs in the industry. In the…

Employers face fines, jail time if they withhold workers’ passports
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Employers face fines, jail time if they withhold workers’ passports

In a move applauded by migrant workers’ rights advocates in Canada, unscrupulous employers who withhold workers’ passports could face steep fines and even jail time under the new Working for Workers Act – legislation aimed at protecting migrant workers who may be vulnerable to human trafficking and exploitative work relationships. Fines and jail time for…

Obaseki: Edo Promoting Youth Devt to Tackle Illegal Migration, Human Trafficking
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Obaseki: Edo Promoting Youth Devt to Tackle Illegal Migration, Human Trafficking

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is paying critical attention to building the capacity of youths in the state to equip them with the right tools and knowledge to compete globally. The governor said this forms part of renewed efforts to combat illegal migration, human trafficking and all other forms…

DSWD Spearheads IRR Signing Of Anti-Child Marriage Law – Journal Online
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DSWD Spearheads IRR Signing Of Anti-Child Marriage Law – Journal Online

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act (RA) 11596, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof” on Wednesday, December 7. Signed into law on December 10, 2021, RA 11596 promotes…

Ziyanda the Movie auditions on this weekend in Bulawayo
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Ziyanda the Movie auditions on this weekend in Bulawayo

by Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter  THIS weekend presents itself an opportunity for local creatives in trying their chances to feature in an upcoming film production, Ziyanda the Movie. A work of Ramatsatsi Productions, the auditions will be held at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on tomorrow and Sunday from 9am. The movie’s director,…

Child Labour In India: How To End The Endemic | Her Circle
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Child Labour In India: How To End The Endemic | Her Circle

“Children belong in schools not workplaces,” says a report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Child labour deprives children of their right to go to school and reinforces intergenerational cycles of poverty. Child labour acts as a major barrier to education, affecting both attendance and performance in school.” These impactful words matter, especially for…

IOM Calls for Increased Support and Lasting Solutions to Rohingya Refugees Crisis, Five Years On
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IOM Calls for Increased Support and Lasting Solutions to Rohingya Refugees Crisis, Five Years On

Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) calls on the international community to take urgent action to ensure long-term development and sustainable humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities. August 25 marks five years since the first of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya men, women, boys, and girls fled violence and persecution in…

At Slave Trade Abolition Day, Obaseki Urges Sustained Global Efforts to Curb Human Trafficking
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At Slave Trade Abolition Day, Obaseki Urges Sustained Global Efforts to Curb Human Trafficking

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged stakeholders to step up global efforts to end the scourge of human trafficking and all other forms of modern slavery. Obaseki made the call in commemoration of the International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and its Abolition, marked on August…

New Partnership To Bring Remote Work Opportunities to Displaced Ukrainians
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New Partnership To Bring Remote Work Opportunities to Displaced Ukrainians

26 July 2022 New Partnership To Bring Remote Work Opportunities to Displaced Ukrainians Through a new partnership with Upwork, a freelancing platform, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is helping displaced Ukrainians find remote, online work, facilitating their entry into the job market. IOM will identify displaced jobseekers in Ukraine and neighbouring countries with the…