Indian female farmers going ‘womb-less’ to boost productivity

 Pushpa, a farmer and mother of two, was 26 when she experienced heavy bleeding during her period and abdominal pain. She took medicine for two years until a doctor advised …

Woman and Child Trafficking in India: A Criminal Nursery

This paper summarizes the legal provisions that prevent human trafficking in India, with a comparative lens on international laws. The paper also discusses the barriers to the implementation of anti-trafficking …

Labour reforms: No one knows the size of India’s informal workforce, not even the govt

The article deals with possible challenges that can be faced in legislating laws with regard to informal workers or unorganised sector workers. While the article deals with the economic statistics …

Comment pouvons-nous assurer la sécurité sociale des travailleurs domestiques?

Des millions de femmes en Inde sont engagées dans l'économie de soins, en tant que travailleuses rémunérées et non rémunérées. La plupart font partie de l’économie informelle et gagnent leur vie au-dessous…

Dubai construction workers pursue employer over 10 months unpaid wages

Hundreds of Indian and Bangladeshi construction workers are pursuing their employer for unpaid wages stretching back 10 months, consular officials said. About 900 men living in company accommodation in Dubai …

Human Trafficking in India

The paper summarizes the history of human trafficking, types of human trafficking, and the victims of human trafficking in India. It also addresses the causes and remedies for human trafficking …

The ugly truth behind being a gig-economy worker in India

The article deals with the worst conditions faced by gig workers employed by Indian start-up companies as per Fairwork project, an initiative led by Oxford University researchers. The article analyses …

How Maternity Benefits Can Be Extended to Informal Women Workers

Maternity entitlements in the form of wage compensation during pregnancy and after delivery is an internationally accepted right for all women workers. It is also recognised as a supportive mechanism …

Vêtements souillés: l'exploitation des femmes et des filles dans le secteur de la confection à domicile en Inde

Ce rapport présente l'enquête la plus vaste et la plus exhaustive jamais réalisée sur les conditions de travail des femmes et des filles dans le secteur du vêtement à domicile en Inde. Le rapport constate que la situation de…

A Critical Analysis of Child Labour In India

This article summarizes the issue of child labor, with a special emphasis on India. It looks at the global definitions of child labor, types of child labor, and the factors …

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