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Climate change

Global Rise in Heat Stress Threatens Workers’ Health and Safety, New ILO Report Warns

In Chennai, a multi-component heat stress prevention plan was introduced at a brick kiln, including shaded work areas, improved sanitation, and electric vehicles to...

OWSA Staff - 16 August 2024

Climate change

Yale Survey Reveals Diverse Climate Change Opinions Across India

Levels of knowledge and perceptions vary significantly by region. Nationally, about 85 per cent of respondents are worried about severe heat waves and droughts,...

OWSA Contributor - 15 August 2024

Clean tech

With Fewer Than 100 Days to COP29, What’s on the Agenda?

Creative solutions are needed, including from the private sector, to make Baku COP29 the 'finance COP', as it has been billed. Article 6 of...

OWSA Contributor - 15 August 2024

Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus Promises to Uphold Human Rights and Freedom of Speech

The previous government has faced criticism for its handling of freedom of expression and fundamental rights. Muhammad Yunus's promises underscore the interim government’s stated...

OWSA Contributor - 14 August 2024

Global Governance

International humanitarian law is under strain: ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger

A human life is a human life. What happens if we put humanity on a scale? Should my life be worth more than yours? The...

OWSA Contributor - 14 August 2024

Empowerment

MoSPI Releases ‘Women and Men in India 2023’ Report

The publication presents data disaggregated by gender, urban-rural divide, and geographical region, which helps to understand the disparities that exist between different groups of...

OWSA Staff - 13 August 2024

Agriculture policy

Obeying Drug Withdrawal Periods for Safeguarding Public Health: A One Health Perspective

Obeying drug withdrawal periods become costlier for the farmers. For example, if your egg layers or cows get sick, and you have no other...

OWSA Contributor - 13 August 2024

Asia Pacific

ILO Report Calls for Boosting Job Creation

New ILO report finds high shares of youth Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEETs), regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about...

OWSA Staff - 12 August 2024

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