A complaint accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers has been deemed admissable by the UN labour agency, it said Thursday, amid fears that abuse could swell as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup.

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 30 (APP): Israeli legislation banning the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, is due to enter into force in the coming hours, bringing fundamental changes to its operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, according to the agency and Palestinians they serve in Gaza.

Following a nine-day visit, Working Group members Jovana Jezdimirovic Ranito and Michelle Small highlighted Cyprus as a global leader in regulating private maritime security.

The head of the United Nations labour agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host, and aims to send more expert staff to Riyadh.

The Labour Welfare Department of Faisalabad Division registered 58 FIRs against owners of restaurants, hotels, brick kilns, commercial organisations, and factories in 2024 as part of its campaign to eliminate underage child labour, said Ghulam Shabbir Kalyar, Director of Labour Welfare Faisalabad Division.

Winpak Ltd. ("Winpak" or the "Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality packaging materials for perishable foods, beverages and healthcare, announced today that it has achieved a Silver Medal from EcoVadis - a global leader in business sustainability assessments.

A new Amnesty International report criticizes the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program for “systemic abuses” of predominantly racialized migrant workers from developing countries, which it calls an “intrinsic feature” of the policy that ties workers to specific employers.

Health and safety on vessels: Requires safety training, PPE, medical care, and sufficient food and water for all crew members

Almost 37,000 people crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2024. The government has announced measures to tackle people smuggling, including a new criminal offence of endangering the lives of others at sea. As of 29 January, 1,098 people had crossed the Channel since the start of 2025.

Lebanon’s new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule of law, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to new prime minister-designate,

The International Labour Organisation on Wednesday called on all policy-makers to keep creation of "dignified jobs" at the centre of their policy-making and also emphasised on "skilling and reskilling" of youngsters in the era of evolving technology and artificial intelligence.

The event will focus on ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits the world of work and advances social justice.