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Published on Aug 31, 2026

Back-to-School Means Child Labor Compliance: What California Employers Need to Know

With students heading back to the classroom, employers should take a moment to review California’s child labor laws before hiring minors. California imposes strict requirements governing when minors may work, the number of hours they can work, the types of …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Calcutta High Court Refuses To Quash Child Labour Case Against Couple Accused Of Keeping 15-Year-Old Girl As Domestic ...

The Calcutta High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against a married couple accused of keeping a 15-year-old girl as a domestic help, observing that conflicting statements given by the minor created disputed questions of fact which could not …

Source: Live Law - Neutral
Published on Sep 2, 2026

Labor Day 2026

Labor Day this year falls on September 7, giving us a nice long weekend to “close out” the summer. Although summer doesn’t officially end until fall begins on September 22, for many people Labor Day marks the end of summer vacation, especially for people …

Source: The Western Queens Gazette - New York - Pending
Published on 01:37 GMT

Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (2)

They went to Asia looking for jobs. Some ended up running online scams. Others were beaten, electrocuted, locked in cages or forced to meet financial targets for criminal networks. In this concluding part of the investigation, STEPHEN ANGBULU follows the …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 2, 2026

Sulaimani’s street cleaners keep working as pay raise stalls

SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region of Iraq - Municipal workers who sweep Sulaimani’s streets say they are still underpaid, lack insurance, and live in crowded caravans. Meanwhile, a dispute over old contracts has put the government’s new minimum wage on hold. …

Source: The New Region - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 2, 2026

Policy Matters: Worker empowerment strengthens Oklahoma businesses

Shiloh Kantz Labor Day arrives each year as the unofficial end of summer. But its history asks us to remember something more important: Our economy’s strength depends on the people who do the work. Generations of workers organizing for better conditions …

Source: The Journal Record - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Sep 2, 2026

Labour council returns after 30 years on the political sidelines

The Fort Frances and District Labour Council is making a return after a three-decade hiatus, with plans to pick up where it left off representing the rights of the local workforce. The Fort Frances and District Labour Council disbanded in 1996 after first …

Source: Frankfort Times - Indiana - Pending
Published on Aug 28, 2026

Community education to tackle child labour in cocoa-growing areas

By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Economic hardship, limited access to education and inadequate knowledge of child labour laws are leaving many children in Ghana’s cocoa-growing communities vulnerable to harmful work. The issue came to the fore at a National …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Sep 2, 2026

State Senate Update: A Day Set Aside to Honor Working People

On Sept. 7, citizens across this state will enjoy Labor Day, a day that has been set aside to honor the working people of this nation. It is appropriate to look back at this holiday’s origins and reflect on what it means to our country. The celebration of …

Source: Mainstreet Fairview - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Mumbai: Human Rights Commission Orders Ex Parte Proceedings Against MCGM Over Alleged Child Labour In Hazardous Work

The MSHRC has sought accountability over alleged employment of children in hazardous gutter and nallah cleaning work in Mumbai | AI Generated Representational Image Mumbai, August 27, 2026: The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has taken …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Rohingya suffering deepens as UN flags child labour by Myanmar rebels

A child no older than six was forced to clear bones and skulls from the ground in Buthidaung town in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, where Rohingya were killed in a 2024 massacre in Hoyyar Siri village. The child was among Rohingya labourers forced to build a …

Source: TRT World - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Sep 2, 2026

Zanzibar’s ocean economy needs stronger push to turn marine resources into community prosperity

ZANZIBAR: FOR generations, the sea has been central to life in Zanzibar, providing food, employment and income for thousands of families. Yet, despite years of government efforts to develop the marine sector, many fishers and seaweed farmers continue to …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Church of Scotland urged to use £500m investment power to 'fight child labour'

Human rights activist Fernando Morales-de la Cruz has written to senior church officials urging the Church of Scotland Investors Trust (COSIT) – which manages approximately £500 million in investments – to use shareholder engagement and investment …

Source: The National - Pending
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Pennsylvania Roundup: State reminds employers, parents, and young workers to know their rights

As students across the commonwealth return to school, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding employers, parents, and young workers about the rights and responsibilities under Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Act, ensuring …

Source: Times Leader - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Aug 22, 2026

SEND Ghana pushes stronger child labour education to protect cocoa sector

SEND Ghana, a Ghanaian policy research, advocacy and development organisation, has called for intensified education on Ghana's child labour laws to help eliminate child labour in cocoa-growing communities and safeguard the country's cocoa industry …

Source: Graphic Online - Pending
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees

Dive Brief: Cotopaxi repaid workers in two Taiwan fabric mills for the portion of predatory recruitment fees tied to the brand's production volume at the facilities, per an environmental, social and governance report published in April. After …

Source: Supply Chain Dive - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Critical minerals need secure supply chains – increasingly that depends on responsible production

Global trade wars, geo-economic competition and climate change are catalysing threats within minerals supply chains. The Business and Human Rights Centre recorded a 73% increase in human rights abuses linked to transition minerals between 2024 to 2025. …

Source: Chatham House - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Child labour-free zones emerge as Ghana’s new weapon against child labour

Across Ghana’s agricultural value chain, particularly in the cocoa sector, thousands of children continue to be in the worst forms of child labour, impeding their physical, social, educational, and mental growth. In 2022 alone, reports suggested that …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Kamuli LC1 chairpersons warned against using official stamps to recover campaign costs

Newly sworn-in Kamuli Local Council leaders have been urged to mobilise residents, enforce laws and lead by example in implementing government programmes. They were also tasked with protecting children, fighting gender-based violence and insecurity, and …

Source: Daily Monitor - Neutral

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 00:45 GMT

National Treasury welcomes Germany and France’s €300 million commitment to support South Africa’s Metro Trading Services ...

Germany and France Commit €300 million to support South Africa’s Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSr) Programme via KfW Development Bank and Agence Française De Développement (AFD) German and French Development Cooperation - via KfW Development Bank (KfW) …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

New Website Enhances Authors’ Mission to Help Communities Eradicate Poverty

Their Four-Stage Model Moves Families From Generational Poverty to Financial Self-Sufficiency DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two authors on a mission to help communities eradicate poverty in the United States …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

Episcopal Impact Fund Awards $60,000 in 2026 Poverty Relief Grants to 28 Bay Area Congregations, Ministries

Where the church meets the street, Episcopal Impact Fund is there. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Episcopal Impact Fund has a rich history of supporting communities in need. For almost 50 years, the …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia la Finalización de un Proyecto de Viviendas Asequibles de $98 Millones en el Condado de ...

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy la finalización de Matinecock Court, un proyecto de viviendas asequibles de casi $98 millones en la ciudad de Huntington, condado de Suffolk. Este nuevo complejo ofrece 145 viviendas cooperativas asequibles de …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 19:48 GMT

Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan

AZERBAIJAN, September 2 - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Dmytro Shlapachenko, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, on September 2. Dmytro Shlapachenko presented his credentials to the head …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Cloud Managed Services Market Forecasted to Surpass USD 371.85 Billion with 8.62% CAGR by 2035.

Cloud Managed Services Market grows with rising cloud adoption, automation, cybersecurity needs, and demand for scalable IT infrastructure. NEW YORK(NY), NY, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cloud Managed Services Market closed …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 11:47 GMT

To the participants of the 4th International Mine Action Conference themed “Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery: ...

AZERBAIJAN, September 2 - Dear Conference participants, I welcome you on the occasion of the opening of the 4th International Mine Action Conference themed “Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery: Setting Standards of Excellence for Safe Settlements.” …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 12:38 GMT

Influential Women Distinguishes Brenda Tenison As Founder Of Bbright

CANONSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Turning Faith, Service, and Practical Action Into Educational and Humanitarian Opportunities for Children Around the World Canonsburg, Pennsylvania — Brenda Tenison is a nonprofit …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Former Chicago Crusader Sports Editor William Claire Harding Transformed the NFL

Campaign Seeks Long Overdue Recognition for the Journalist Who Reopened Professional Football to Black Athletes LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the NFL officially opens the 2026 season, recognition is …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

Episcopal Impact Fund Awards $60,000 in 2026 Poverty Relief Grants to 28 Bay Area Congregations, Ministries

Where the church meets the street, Episcopal Impact Fund is there. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Episcopal Impact Fund has a rich history of supporting communities in need. For almost 50 years, the …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 19:01 GMT

Judge, Publisher and The Editor: Bankole Thompson Revisits Damon J. Keith and Sam Logan in New Book on America at 250

Thompson’s Forthcoming “12 Moral Questions” Reaches Back to Conversations with a Legendary Federal Judge, an Influential Black Publisher and a Young Editor DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Long before Bankole …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

Tina Bernard Introduces Four Pillars of Purpose Framework for Women Navigating Midlife Change

The Badass Arts™ founder challenges the pressure to identify one life-defining purpose and reframes purpose as a practice for every season of life LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women over 40 are often …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Family of Ohio Nursing Home Resident Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Coroner Rules Death a Homicide

Meyer, 84, died two days after entering hospice; a second autopsy led the coroner to amend his death certificate to list physical elder abuse as the cause CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The family of Robert …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

DeliverFund Launches Long-Term Counter-Trafficking Support for Super Bowl LXI and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Following a record World Cup operation, DeliverFund will provide intelligence, training, and analytic support through Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 LA Olympics. WHITEFISH, MT, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DeliverFund, the …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

Nonprofit Demonstrates Scalable Results in Fight Against Homelessness; Data Shows Gains in Sobriety, Housing, Employment

Five years of outcomes data show dramatic improvements among clients receiving Vegas Stronger’s integrated, treatment-first approach. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegas Stronger, a Las Vegas nonprofit …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

California-Born A Million Thanks Launches Nationwide Student Ambassador Corps

National program continues the legacy of a service project started by a 15-year-old Orange County student more than two decades ago. ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Million Thanks, the national military- …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights Launches Employee Misclassification Resource for California Workers

Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights launches California Employee Misclassification Lawyers resource to help workers understand their workplace rights. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawyers for …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

APWG Report: Cybercrime Gangs’ Command of Internet-Enabled Media Increases in Q2 2026

In Q2,, APWG found phishing attacks and frauds continued to increase, with criminals menacing victims using email, phone, message services, and social media. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The APWG’s new …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, IT Industry ...
Published on September 2, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

New Study Ranks U.S. States Where Federal Stalking and Harassment Sentencing Is Toughest

A decade of federal data reveals wide sentencing disparities, with Arkansas offenders receiving average prison terms twice the national average. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new nationwide study from The Law …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

New Study Reveals the True Burden of One of the Most Devastating Neurological Conditions: Locked-in Syndrome

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KEY FINDINGS ● Lifetime care costs can top $6 million. Comparable catastrophic injury data cited in the study shows a 25-year-old with high tetraplegia faces $6M+ in lifetime …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Vivian Hanna Foundation Brings Free Mammograms to Uninsured Women in Trinity

MammoLink’s Pink Bus Will Provide Free Mammograms for Uninsured Women in Trinity Through the Vivian Hanna Foundation TRINITY, FL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Vivian Hanna Foundation announced today that it will …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 13:32 GMT

Petaurum HR launches Sexual Harassment Culture Scan for UK Businesses

Independent new service helps employers identify hidden workplace risks and prepare evidence for complaince with enhanced sexual-harassment duties LINCOLN, UNITED KINGDOM, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Petaurum HR has launched its new Sexual …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 01:06 GMT

Nepal’s catastrophic floods must be a wake-up call on climate action as death toll passes 1,000

A week on, search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid efforts are a desperate race against time. Almost 4,000 people are missing, and some 50,000 people urgently need access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. Nepal produces just 0.1 per cent …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ABA360 Helps New Jersey Medicaid Families Understand ABA Therapy Options

New Jersey ABA therapy provider offers parent guidance on Medicaid-covered ABA therapy, eligibility, and next steps after an autism diagnosis. LAKEWOOD , NJ, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABA360, a New Jersey-based ABA …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

New Website Enhances Authors’ Mission to Help Communities Eradicate Poverty

Their Four-Stage Model Moves Families From Generational Poverty to Financial Self-Sufficiency DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two authors on a mission to help communities eradicate poverty in the United States …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 05:16 GMT

Satish Jha's *The Unfinished Songs* Joins Conversation with Nobel Laureates & Canonical Voices in Institutional Critique

Quadrilingual collection interrogates systems of power, silenced speech, and democratic erosion through specific institutional witness BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maithili Sahitya Prakashan and Amazon Kindle …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 04:58 GMT

Cherie L. Davis releases 'The Maps We Make', a Poetry Collection Exploring Trauma, Healing, Service, and Self-Discovery

DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and nurse leader Cherie L. Davis recently released 'The Maps We Make: A Poetry Collection' shaped by personal experiences spanning childhood, marriage, healthcare, …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance

In 2025, owing to the scale, duration and complexity of armed conflicts, and the changing character of warfare, weapon contamination was even more direly consequential and a major source of growing humanitarian concern. It also impeded humanitarian access …

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