News Muncher - category migrant workers

Explained: Why announcement of Saudi Arabia as 2034 FIFA World Cup hosts is controversial

The announcement of Saudi Arabia being named as hosts of the 2034 FIFA World Cup has created controversy among the human rights groups. The announcement of Saudi Arabia hosting the FIFA World Cup in 10 years’ time, however, has raised controversy. Why is Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 FIFA World Cup controversial There are still 10 more years for the 2034 …

Human Rights World World Cup Migrant Workers Indonesia Saudi Arabia Saudi

1 week, 4 days ago

Migrant workers in Lebanon are trying to return home after alleged abuses and then war

Associated Press

BEIRUT — Isatta Bah wakes up from a nap in a crowded shelter on the outskirts of Beirut, clutching her baby, Blessing. “I want to go home.” Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the 14-month war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last month. “As a result, most …

Women Migrant Workers Lebanon Beirut Her Baby Bah Sierra Leone

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights sportswashing concerns

ABC

FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 men's World Cup, despite a growing number of organisations criticising the country's human rights record and accusing it of sportswashing. Human rights organisations have rejected that assessment, saying Saudi Arabia's human rights record is unacceptable and the bid presents a direct risk to the lives of workers who will …

Sports Human Rights World World Cup Migrant Workers Saudi Arabia Reuters

1 week, 5 days ago

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

NPR

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick toggle caption Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images The world's largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034, soccer's governing body announced Wednesday — a controversial selection that has already drawn criticism from human rights groups. And it is the biggest jewel yet …

Human Rights World Rights World Cup South America Migrant Workers Country

2 weeks, 4 days ago

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labour

The Hindu

FIFA was urged on Wednesday not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labour working on massive projects in the kingdom. Human Rights Watch detailed alleged abuses after speaking to more than 150 current and former workers, and families of some who died in Saudi Arabia, over two years …

Rights World Cup Workers Migrant Workers Saudi Arabia Migrant Watch

2 weeks, 5 days ago

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor

Associated Press

GENEVA — FIFA was urged Wednesday not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labor working on massive projects in the kingdom. Human Rights Watch detailed alleged abuses after speaking to more than 150 current and former workers, and families of some who died in Saudi Arabia, over two …

Human Rights World World Cup Workers Migrant Workers Saudi Arabia Migrant

3 weeks, 1 day ago

FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers’ compensation

The Hindu

A FIFA sub-committee report on Qatar’s 2022 World Cup legacy said football’s world governing body has a responsibility to compensate migrant workers but the organisation has not acted on a recommendation to do that by using its legacy fund. FAIR COMPENSATION “The report provides clear guidelines to FIFA on what constitutes effective and fair restitution to ensure migrant workers get …

World World Cup Migrant Workers Report Fifa Cup Qatar

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Fifa accused of ‘astonishing whitewash’ over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fifa has been accused of an “astonishing whitewash” …

World Rights World Cup Migrant Workers Saudi Arabia Report Saudi

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

NPR

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says toggle caption Francois Mori/AP After years of outcry over the human rights abuses against migrant workers during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a FIFA-commissioned report concluded that FIFA, soccer's world governing body, "has a responsibility" to compensate those who suffered. The report on migrant workers …

Human Rights World Rights World Cup Workers Pay Migrant Workers

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Can't Provide Ration Cards To Migrant Workers Beyond Ceiling Limit Provided In Food Security Act : Union To Supreme Court

Live Law

Justice Kant stated that the ration card is an important document because it forms a part of the identity of the person. Shah issued directions that the States and Union Territories must bring in place an appropriate scheme for the distribution of dry ration to migrant labourers and implement the “One Nation OneRation Card” scheme. All the concerned States/Union Territories …

Food Court States Workers Union Migrant Workers Migrant

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nation ups support for migrants

China Daily

China is gearing up for a better working and living environment for domestic migrant workers, with an aim to facilitate a more solid integration of rural and urban development and allow the workers to share the benefits of common prosperity. Ten central departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Development and Reform Commission and the …

Local Authorities Workers Migrant Workers Migrant Authorities Guideline Payment Arrears

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nation ups support for migrants

China Daily

China is gearing up for a better working and living environment for domestic migrant workers, with an aim to facilitate a more solid integration of rural and urban development and allow the workers to share the benefits of common prosperity. Ten central departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Development and Reform Commission and the …

Local Authorities Workers Migrant Workers Migrant Authorities Guideline Payment Arrears

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Labour department instructs migrant workers in Coimbatore to register online

New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: The Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department in Coimbatore district has instructed owners of commercial establishments and private companies employing migrant workers including Kerala natives to register their details in the department’s portal. As part of it, the Labour Department has issued a circular to all commercial establishments to register migrant workers. According to sources, 28,000 migrant workers are …

Labour Workers Migrant Workers Coimbatore Labour Department Department Instructs Register Migrant

4 weeks ago

Human-animal conflict: Frequent movement of migrant workers in Valparai a challenge

New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: With migrant workers frequently shifting their residence in Valparai, the forest department is facing challenges in sensitising them to wild animal movement and protect them. “The migrant workers are taking our awareness programme lightly, and that’s why human-animal conflict are occurring. Apart from raising awareness, the forest department staff has asked the estate authorities to instruct workers to be …

Migrant Workers Official Workers Workers Frequent

1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

The Hindu

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance have said. “ in line with previous processes for the selection of hosts for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, …

Human Rights World World Cup Migrant Workers Saudi Arabia Fifa Cup

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

CNN

CNN — Amnesty International has urged FIFA to halt the process of awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup until major human rights reforms are announced. As part of the bidding process, FIFA states that countries must respect “internationally recognized human rights,” but Amnesty International’s latest report concluded that “neither bid has adequately demonstrated how they have met FIFA’s human …

Human Rights International Spain Portugal World Rights World Cup

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Task force moots mobile app for registration of migrant workers

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo on Monday called for long-term measures within the existing development initiatives to create livelihood opportunities with better wage employment to check migration from the state. Chairing the first meeting of the task force on distress migration here, Singh Deo said while lack of local employment alternatives is cited as the primary reason behind …

Labour Workers Migrant Workers Migrant State Minister Singh Deo

1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Thousands of labourers are dying every year' amid the construction of Saudi Arabia's futuristic The Line 'megacity' and horrific working conditions, with '21,000 dead since 2016'

Daily Mail

But his efforts are blighted by his nation's shocking human rights record Thousands of labourers are dying every year amid the construction of a futuristic 'megacity' in Saudi Arabia due in part to horrific working conditions and human rights abuses, a new investigation has claimed. One of the cornerstones of the Crown Prince's ambitious project is The Line, a scarcely …

Social Media Rights Nepal Workers Migrant Workers Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman

2 months ago

Migrant Worker Massacre in Jammu-Kashmir: A Call for Justice and Security

India Today

A brutal attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir has claimed seven lives, shattering families and leaving the community fearful. The victims, including both local and migrant workers, were targeted by militants without mercy. This is the latest in a series of attacks targeting migrant workers in Kashmir, with over five years of violence against them. The attack has left migrant …

Terrorism Violence Migrant Workers Ganderbal

2 months, 1 week ago

FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

World Rights World Cup Migrant Workers Saudi Arabia Saudi Fifa

3 months ago

Unpaid wages left celery farm migrant workers 'frightened', Ombudsman says

ABC

Australia's largest celery producer has been fined more than $150,000 after "deliberately" underpaying the migrant workers who planted and picked the popular vegetable. at the extreme end of what we see," Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth told ABC Victorian Country Hour following the court proceeding. 'Egregious' actions against workers Lamattina's conduct was "egregious," Judge Karl Blake said in his judgement. …

Work Workers Pay Migrant Workers Ombudsman Lamattina Ms Booth

3 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis urges better pay for Singapore’s migrant workers

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis called on Singapore’s …

Singapore Pope Francis National Workers Migrant Workers Francis Pope

3 months, 1 week ago

Affordable housing increased for migrant workers

China Daily

Shanghai's target for this year to provide housing for 30,000 migrant workers at affordable prices is expected to be achieved by October, according to local officials. Housing for 21,100 workers has been provided at 25 sites spanning all of the city's 16 districts so far, with most monthly rents priced between 500 yuan and 1,000 yuan, accounting for no more …

Workers Migrant Workers Shanghai Rent Program Shu Housing Increased

3 months, 1 week ago

Population structure should drive education reform

China Daily

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The changes in the population structure because of a declining birth rate, population aging and regional demographic changes will have a profound impact on educational resources in the new era. While the enrollment rate in newly established nursery classes for children below 3 years in some major cities has been rising, schools in remote areas which lack …

Education China Children Population Resources Migrant Workers Regions

Filters

Articles for Migrant Workers

Explained: Why announcement of Saudi Arabia as 2034 FIFA World Cup hosts is controversial

Migrant workers in Lebanon are trying to return home after alleged abuses and then war

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights sportswashing concerns

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labour

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor

FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers’ compensation

Fifa accused of ‘astonishing whitewash’ over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

Can't Provide Ration Cards To Migrant Workers Beyond Ceiling Limit Provided In Food Security Act : Union To Supreme Court

Nation ups support for migrants

Nation ups support for migrants

Labour department instructs migrant workers in Coimbatore to register online

Human-animal conflict: Frequent movement of migrant workers in Valparai a challenge

FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Task force moots mobile app for registration of migrant workers

'Thousands of labourers are dying every year' amid the construction of Saudi Arabia's futuristic The Line 'megacity' and horrific working conditions, with '21,000 dead since 2016'

Migrant Worker Massacre in Jammu-Kashmir: A Call for Justice and Security

FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia

Unpaid wages left celery farm migrant workers 'frightened', Ombudsman says

Pope Francis urges better pay for Singapore’s migrant workers

Affordable housing increased for migrant workers

Population structure should drive education reform