This study surveys 1080 families across 54 villages in 18 districts of Uttar Pradesh, India to understand the occupational hazard in the livestock rearing practices. The study discusses four types …
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Stigma, violence and HIV vulnerability among transgender persons in sex work in Maharashtra, India
Within India’s marginalized communities, HIV is most prevalent among transgendered persons. This study examines the impact of HIV on transgendered sex workers in Maharashtra. It is found that transgendered persons …
Occupational health profile of workers employed in the manufacturing sector of India
The report summarizes the health risks that unsafe workplaces pose to workers in the manufacturing sector in India. It details the complex nature of the manufacturing industry, lists a range …
Occurrence of Needlestick and Injuries among Health-care Workers of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in North India
This study, conducted in a premier medical institute in India’s capital, New Delhi, analyzed the number of self-reported cases of needlestick and other workplace injuries amongst health workers. Here are …
Intensifying Insecurities: The impact of climate change on vulnerability to human trafficking in the Indian Sundarbans
This paper explores the vulnerability factors that drive human trafficking, especially climate change in India. The paper discusses how climate change factors such as environmental degradation, pressure on livelihood, forced …
Entitlements of Seasonal Migrant Construction Workers to Housing, Basic Services and Social Infrastructure in Gujarat’s Cities: A Background Policy Paper
This paper details the policy and governance efforts that provide access to housing, basic services, and social infrastructure to construction workers in Gujarat’s three largest cities of Ahmedabad, Surat, and …
Impact of occupational health hazards prevention messages on perceptions among rural clients in India: The outcomes of a panel study
The study tries to understand what impact health messages have on preventing occupational health hazards in rural areas, especially in Uttar Pradesh, India. The study reveals a significant proportion of …
Labor protection for the vulnerable: An evaluation of the salary and injury claims system for migrant workers in Singapore
This report examines Work Permit holders in Singapore who migrant workers from Bangladesh, China, and India. These workers are the majority workforce in Singapore’s construction and marine sectors. The authors …
Enabling Access to Justice: A CSO Perspective on the Challenges of Realizing the Rights of South Asian Migrants in the Middle East
In 2015-2016, the GAATW International Secretariat undertook a project called the ‘South Asia – Middle East Access to Justice Project’ (SAME A2J Project) as part of a larger initiative, ‘Addressing …
Safety and health issues in workers in clothing and textile industries
The article discusses the occupational health and safety concerns for workers in the clothing and textile industries. The article details a range of health concerns including exposure to cotton dust, …
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