Tag: India
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Human Rights Violations Against Garment Workers in South Asia
For decades, garment workers in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have faced systemic exploitation characterised by poverty wages, long hours, unsafe conditions, and denial of basic labour rights. Recent investigations and reports reveal that most garment workers are women who are grossly underpaid and overworked, often struggling to meet basic needs despite labouring long…
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Manipur’s Ethnic Violence: A Call for Accountability and Action from Indian Authorities
The ethnic violence in Manipur, a northeastern state of India, has drawn significant national and international concern. Manipur is home to a diverse population, with the Meitei, Naga, and Kuki communities being the largest ethnic groups. In recent years, tensions between these groups, particularly between the Meitei and Kuki populations, have escalated into violent clashes.…