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Doctors in Meru County, Kenya are returning to work after their union secured immediate promotions, permanent contracts, and study leave in a landmark agreement. The deal shows what happens when healthcare workers stand together for better conditions.
Aviation workers in Kenya called off their strike after reaching a deal with the government, restoring normal operations at airports across the country. The agreement came after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir mediated talks between unions and aviation authorities.
After nearly three months off the job, Nigeria's health sector unions are heading back to work following a breakthrough agreement with the federal government. Thousands of healthcare workers will resume services immediately, restoring critical medical care across the country.
Telangana officials rescued 529 people, including 226 children and nine infants, from four brick kilns where they were trapped in bonded labor. Two state governments are now working together to help these families rebuild their lives.
A new report from the University of Edinburgh reveals insights into peace agreements signed worldwide in 2025, offering hope through data-driven understanding of conflict resolution. The PA-X database tracks hundreds of agreements, helping researchers and peacemakers learn what works.
India just banned imports of goods made with forced labor, joining a growing global movement for ethical trade. The historic policy shift could reshape supply chains across South Asia while clearing the path for a major trade deal with the United States.
New global data shows peacemaking is changing fast, with fewer formal peace agreements but more complex mediation involving multiple countries and actors. The findings reveal both challenges and new pathways for ending conflicts worldwide.
After 32 years of deadly conflict that killed over 36,000 people, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House. The breakthrough moment came when leaders who initially refused to sit near each other ended their meeting with an embrace.
The European Union and Armenia are pushing forward with efforts to sign a comprehensive peace agreement with Azerbaijan, marking a major step toward ending decades of conflict in the South Caucasus. The joint declaration follows positive momentum from recent peace talks and signals hope for lasting regional stability.
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When Lewis Hine snuck into factories with his camera in 1908, two million American children worked full-time jobs. His powerful photographs helped cut that number in half and sparked the nation's first child labor laws.
After weeks of conflict, Syria's Kurdish forces and the central government signed a groundbreaking deal that grants Kurds citizenship, language rights, and official recognition. The agreement marks a major step toward healing a nation torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.
A groundbreaking Notre Dame study reveals that peace agreements backed by international partners are far more successful than those without global support. The research offers a proven roadmap for ending conflicts that have torn communities apart for decades.
Kerala is leading India's pushback against new federal labor laws that workers say threaten their rights. The state government promised to use every constitutional tool to protect its workforce.
Seven members of India's Irular tribal community, including three teenage boys, have been freed from forced labor at a brick kiln where they endured beatings, 15-hour workdays, and inhumane conditions. The rescue is opening doors to financial aid and protection for the vulnerable families.
American rugby just made history with its first collective bargaining agreement, bringing job security and better working conditions to professional players. The deal arrives just in time as North America prepares to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
At a major UN labor conference, Saudi Arabia called for AI that protects workers while boosting productivity. The Kingdom showcased digital tools already helping 12 million workers navigate the tech revolution.
The Netherlands just opened a permanent anti-trafficking unit in Ghana's cocoa region, protecting vulnerable children from forced labor. Over 1.5 million children currently work in dangerous conditions across West African cocoa farms.
Morocco is showcasing major progress in reducing child labor as it prepares to host a global conference in Marrakech. The nation's achievements could inspire other countries to accelerate their own child protection efforts.
A single question from a desperate father led lawyer Shekhar Mahajan to build a rescue operation that has freed nearly 3,000 children from bonded labor and given them a path to education. His team works undercover, sometimes for days, to gather evidence and coordinate rescues with police.
Thousands of resident doctors across Nigeria have suspended their planned nationwide strike after the government agreed to restore professional allowances and clear years of unpaid wages. The breakthrough came just hours before the walkout would have crippled healthcare services for millions.
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