• Placing Migrant Workers’ Rights at the Centre of Nepal’s Governance Agenda

    This public statement by Equidem calls on the newly formed Government of Nepal to place migrant workers’ rights at the centre of its governance agenda. Drawing on research and direct engagement with Nepali migrant workers, the statement highlights systemic failures in Nepal’s migration governance—from deceptive recruitment and debt bondage to unsafe working conditions and barriers…

  • Protect Migrant Workers on the Frontlines of Conflict in the Middle East

    As the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Equidem is issuing this statement based on rapid investigation findings from conversations with 44 migrant workers across six Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The statement documents the immediate impacts of the crisis on workers’ safety, livelihoods, and well-being, while…

  • Decent Work & the Care Economy: Migrant Care Work Corridors from Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya to Saudi Arabia and the UAE

    This research briefing by Equidem examines the labour and human rights conditions faced by migrant care workers travelling from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda to work in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Based on confidential interviews with 92 migrant workers, including domestic workers, nurses, and in-home caregivers, the briefing documents patterns of exploitation across…

  • COP30 Must Deliver a Just Transition for Workers

    As states gather in Belém for COP30, Equidem urges world leaders to ensure that climate finance funds freedom, not abuse. Drawn from frontline investigations across renewable energy, data work, and care economies, this statement exposes how the green transition is being built on wage theft, forced labour, and unsafe conditions. Equidem sets out a roadmap…

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Climate Change In The World Of Work: Violence at The Systemic Edge

Explore Equidem’s groundbreaking report on the intersection of climate change and labor rights. This brief sheds light on how climate-driven disruptions are reshaping working conditions globally, revealing new forms of gendered violence, economic injustice, and health risks for vulnerable workers. Discover actionable insights into building resilience, adapting workplaces, and ensuring just transitions for all.

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