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Bahrain: 4 killed in building collapse that left nearly 200 migrant workers displaced
Author: Migrant-Rights.org
"Bahrain building collapse kills 4, displaces nearly 200 workers", 14 October 2018...
Bahrain to award construction companies that protect worker welfare
Author: Gulf Digital News Online
"Award honouring construction firms that protect workers announced", 9 September 2018...
Bahrain: Over 200 workplace accidents, including 12 deaths, documented in 2018
Author: Raji Unnikrishnan, Gulf Daily News
"216 worksite accidents recorded this year, 'most involve illegal workers'", 25 August 2018...
Global Network Initiative report details human rights impacts of internet shutdowns & recommends involving businesses in advocacy against disruptions
Author: Jan Rydzak, Global Network Initiative
Since 2011, network disruptions and large-scale network shutdowns have become a widespread tool of information control. Governments in at least four continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America) have shut down connectivity or social media... ...
- Related in-depth areas: Technology and Human Rights: Digital Freedom
- Related companies: Alphabet Facebook Google (part of Alphabet) Orange Twitter Whatsapp (part of Facebook)
Bahrain: Civil society and businesses urge government to extend mid-day work ban amid soaring temperatures and increased violations
Author: Noor Zahra, Gulf Daily News
"Push to extend summer work ban as temperature soars", 12 August 2018 ...
Bahrain: Over 100 migrant workers stranded without pay for a year
Author: Harpreet Kaur, Al Bawaba
"Hundreds of Expats Suffer from Unpaid Wages in Bahrain", 23 July 2018...
Al Qawareer Contracting Co. did not respond
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Al Qawareer Contracting Co. to respond to the allegations, it did not.
- Related stories: Bahrain: 450 construction workers denied wages, companies fail to respond
- This is a non response from the following companies: Al Qawareer Contracting Co.
Bahrain: 450 construction workers denied wages, companies fail to respond
In June 2018, Migrant-Rights.Org reported on labour abuses in Bahrain's construction sector. According to the allegations, approximately 450 construction workers in Bahrain have been denied their wages since January 2018. They have also allegedly...
Bahrain: Distressed workers hotline receives over 5,000 calls including cases of trafficking
Author: Gulf Digital News Online
"Hotline for distressed workers receives 5,300 calls from expatriates", 29 June 2018...
Report: How to promote responsible labour recruitment in the Gulf construction sector
Author: Mustafa Qadri, Institute for Human Rights and Business, Equidem; Nikhil Eapen, Equidem
"Responsible Recruitment: Addressing Gaps in Protections for Migrant Workers", June 2018...
- Related in-depth areas: Construction firms & migrant workers in Qatar and UAE
- Related companies: Bechtel Fluor Jacobs Laing O’Rourke Multiplex Vinci Wood (formerly Amec Foster Wheeler)