Tag: Economic and Social Rights
Migrant workers continue to be exploited because of their nationality, class and gender
This International Migrants’ Day 2014, we stand in solidarity with workers all over the world in their struggle for dignity and human rights. Migrant workers make important contribution to their countries of origin and destination.
December 18, 2014 by onlinecitizen
This International Migrants’ Day 2014, we stand in solidarity with workers...
Cases of modern-day slavery shock Indonesia
The number of Indonesians trapped in modern-day slavery has tripled since 2013 to more than 714,000, according to the non-profit Walk Free Foundation’s 2014 Global Slavery Index. CCTV’s Andy Saputra reported this story from Jakarta, Indonesia.
January 2, 2015 | Andy Saputra
The number of Indonesians trapped in modern-day slavery has...
Ending exploitation of migrant labor
Fair treatment, without having to gamble with their future or even their physical safety, is what all migrant workers want. It is also the essence of the ILO’s fair migration agenda. We want to see labor migration create a “triple win” for workers, employers and governments, especially as this...
Measuring ASEAN State Capacity
An embarrassing fact about ASEAN governments avoided in public policy discussions is that the capacity of most ASEAN states is quite limited — much more limited than they, and the international community, generally wish to admit. Until there is recognition of limited state capacity, it will be hard to...
No escape for those stuck in Malaysian ‘forced labour’
Toiling 12 hours a day in a Malaysian electronics factory amid broken promises on wages and working conditions, Manu dreams of returning to his poor Nepal village but is restrained by invisible shackles.
By Afp
Published: 03:48 GMT, 28 December 2014 | Updated: 03:48 GMT, 28 December 2014
Toiling 12 hours a...
Can Thailand free its modern-day slaves?
In 1905, King Chulalongkorn enacted an historic law that abolished slavery in Thailand, then known as Siam. The slaves were freed. The US government also ended slavery in America by granting freedom to slaves.
Published: 3/01/2015 at 06:00 AM
Newspaper section: News
In 1905, King Chulalongkorn enacted an historic law that abolished...
The Rohingya: Who are they? Why are they in Malaysia?
The solution to the plight of the long-suffering stateless Rohingya is plain and simple, writes Francis Loh.
by Francis Loh · 9 January 2015
There have been several newspaper reports about the Rohingya over the past months.
The Star caried three news items about the Rohingyas on 13 November 2014 alone. The...
Papuans Have Heard Jokowi’s Promises, but Is the President Listening?
“I want to listen to the people’s voices, and I’m willing to open dialogue for a better Papua. The people of Papua don’t only need health care, education, the construction of roads and bridges, but they also need to be listened to,” Joko said.
Addressing the problems in Papua is...
Doctors Without Borders resume work in Myanmar after government shutdown
Officials forced the group to stop basic health care services to persecuted Rohingya minority nine months ago
January 21, 2015 12:33PM ET
by Wilson Dizard @willdizard
The government of Myanmar has allowed the medical charity Doctors Without Borders to resume its basic health care work among the Rohingya minority after a nine-month-long...
After Jail, Activists Struggle in Daily Life
One year after a deadly government crackdown on labor and opposition demonstrations, activists who were jailed say they have had a hard time since their release.
Phorn Bopha, VOA Khmer | 21 January 2015
PHNOM PENH— One year after a deadly government crackdown on labor and opposition demonstrations, activists who were...
