Livelihoods of over 55 million domestic workers at risk due to Covid-19: ILO

Jun 17, 2020

Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 : Nearly three-quarters of domestic workers around the world -- more than 55 million people -- are at significant risk...

ESIC payroll data highlights 15.92 lakh new workers enrolled in November 2023

Jan 16, 2024

The provisional payroll data of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reflects the significant strides in extending social security coverage to a broader spectrum...

India's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025: ILOSTAT database

Jun 11, 2025

India has achieved a milestone in the realm of social protection coverage, recording one of the most significant expansions globally. According to the latest...

Western media slammed over 'lack of coverage' of human rights violations in Afghanistan

Aug 09, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 9 : Sharing a video of the recent killing of a child, the western media has come under severe criticism over...

BYC leaders enter third day of hunger strike amid media silence; Bebarg Baloch's health critically worsens

Apr 27, 2025

Despite the worsening health of the imprisoned activists, there has been a noticeable lack of coverage from both Pakistani media outlets and international human...

64.3% Indians now covered under social security, against 22% in 2016

Jul 28, 2025

About 64.3 per cent of Indian population is covered by social protection systems in 2025, increasing from 22 per cent in 2016, indicating a...