NHRC, India organises its core group meeting on 'Protecting Migrant Workers' Rights: Shared Responsibility of Government and the Private Sector'

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised a core group meeting on 'Protecting Migrant Workers' Rights: Shared Responsibility of Government and the Private Sector,' in hybrid mode at its premises in New Delhi. Chairing the meeting, the Chairperson, NHRC, Justice V. Ramasubramanian said that compared to others, the migrant workers face greater challenges because most belong to the unorganised sector. Language barriers, mobility and lack of stable shelter prevent them from protecting their rights in an organised manner. He also recalled the strong tradition of trade unions for workers' rights. NHRC Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Secretary General, ...