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19 Dec 2012

Report details disturbing exploitation of migrant labour in Italy

Italy must overhaul policies which contribute to the exploitation of migrant labourers, violating their right to work and access to justice, Amnesty has said.
30 Oct 2012

Churches' workshop in Asia stresses rights of domestic migrant workers

A recent ecumenical workshop on defending migrant workers' rights in Asia focused on ratifying the UN Convention and ILO provisions.
1 May 2012

Churches' consultation focuses on migrant workers in the Gulf

A global consultation on 'Ecumenical Advocacy for the Protection of the Human Rights of Migrant Workers in the Arabian Gulf Region' is taking place.
23 Aug 2011

Warning over mounting risk to civilians in Tripoli

Amnesty International has warned that prolonged fighting in the Libyan capital is seriously endangering civilian lives and may create a humanitarian crisis.
20 Nov 2010

Body in skip triggers human rights outcry in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International has called on Saudi authorities to protect domestic workers from abuse, after the discovery of the mutilated body of an Indonesian woman.
19 Aug 2010

Namibia photo exhibit highlights need for free movement

A photo exhibition on cross-border traders in Southern Africa has put the spotlight on the need for the free movement of goods and peoples.
23 Jun 2010

Moves to protect rights of exploited domestic workers welcomed

A new Convention that will set out the rights domestic workers worldwide should enjoy is to be adopted by a United Nations agency, the International Labour Organisation.
19 May 2009

Report reveals the down-side of UK and Ireland 'flexible labour'

A new report published by the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility says temporary UK and Ireland migrant workers remain vulnerable to low pay, over-long hours, poor health and safety, workplace discrimination and other injustices.
21 Apr 2009

Church services to celebrate the contribution of migrants to British life

For the first time, services will take place at Westminster Abbey and the Methodist Central Hall (opposite the Houses of Parliament) at the same time, celebrating the place of migrants in modern British society.
9 Apr 2009

Listen to migrant workers' cries, says Japanese Christian leader

A Japanese Christian leader is urging churches to "listen to the cries" of temporary migrant workers many of whom are now without jobs as the world's second-biggest economy's unemployment rate soars.

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