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Society Colombia

10. April 2020

Corona Crisis: Colombia Helps Cleaners, Maids and Construction Workers First

Colombia’s government is planning to spend $120 million to help millions of people who are financially struggling in the South American nation during the coronavirus lockdown.

Society

Society UAE

27. March 2020

Corona Shut Down: Cinema Staff Now Works in Supermarkets

While entertainment facilities are shut down in the Arab world due to the coronavirus outbreak, staff are being retrained to help supermarkets with the increasing demand as people stock up at home.

Society

Society India

24. March 2020

Corona: Indian State Ready to Help Millions of Workers and Rickshaw Drivers First

Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India to announce its intention to provide potentially millions of low-wage workers with online payments were they to be financially affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Society

Society USA

22. March 2020

Life After Corona Crisis Might Be Better for the Planet Than Before

With the coronavirus outbreak leading to restrictions in going out – even to work or school – people are coming up with low-carbon ideas in this digital age that may last beyond the social distancing period.

Society

Society Niger

5. March 2020

100 Cops in Niger Rescue 232 Victims of Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has announced that 232 victims of sex trafficking and forced labor have been rescued in Niamey, Niger following a major operation involving 100 police officers.

Society

Society Ethiopia

28. February 2020

New Law Might Put Modern Slave Traders in Jail for Life

A new anti-trafficking and smuggling law in Ethiopia will ensure that job agents who participate in the exploitation of migrants are to face fines and long – potentially even lifetime – jail sentences.

Society

Society Japan

20. February 2020

Tech Giant Gives Employees a Four-Day-Week – and They Work Much, Much Better!

Microsoft conducted an experiment in Japan last summer implementing a four-day workweek – and the results showed a 40% increase in labor productivity!

Society

Society Nepal

15. February 2020

“Be Safe Out There, We’ll Show You How” Nepal Government Tells Their Millions of Migrant Workers

Approximately 1,000 out of around 4 million Nepali migrants die abroad each year, and the government is taking steps to significantly reduce that number: now, Nepalis will need mandatory safety training before migrating for work.

Environment

Environment Uganda

24. January 2020

Refugees in Uganda Produce Straw Bales to Replace Unsustainable Bricks

A social enterprise and a humanitarian relief agency have partnered together to open a new facility in northern Uganda that produces eco-friendly straw panels. Their goal: creating job opportunities while fighting environmental degradation.

Society

Society Thailand

23. December 2019

They Made 10,000 Workers Pay for Their Own Jobs – Now They Reimburse Them

An electronics company in Thailand is reimbursing its Burmese workers after illegally charging them high recruitment fees in a practice known to trap migrant workers in debt and modern slavery.