Public Health & Crises

With one death every day, Saudi Arabia holds the dubious distinction of having the highest mortality rates amongst Nepali workers. With the lack of investigation into the underlying causes of death and stark indifference of authorities, there seems to be little hope for change.

Qatar’s death certificates for migrant workers are a template for denial

For migrant workers in the GCC, decades of marginalisation and exclusion from welfare policies made their situation more precarious during the pandemic. This report, based on data collected in the first few months of the pandemic, sheds light on some of the key concerns and patterns of violation of rights.

Origin countries scramble to meet vaccination requirements, as prospective and stranded migrant workers struggle without jobs