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Nearly 43,000 people applied for legal status in Spain during the program's first three days, part of a groundbreaking amnesty that could help up to 500,000 immigrants. The country is choosing welcome over walls while most of Europe tightens its borders.
Venezuela's new acting president announced a sweeping amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners, including journalists and human rights activists. The move also includes shutting down a notorious Caracas prison known for torture and transforming it into a community center.
Venezuela's lawmakers are working to pass a historic amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners and end nearly three decades of state repression. After postponing Thursday's vote to resolve implementation details, the National Assembly will reconvene next week to complete the landmark legislation.
Lebanon just passed a historic amnesty law that will reduce sentences and release people held without trial for over a decade. The move aims to ease severe prison overcrowding and marks a turning point for criminal justice reform in the Middle East.
While most of Europe tightens immigration controls, Spain is opening its doors wider with a historic amnesty that could legalize half a million undocumented workers. The country is betting that welcoming immigrants will fuel its booming economy.
Seventeen political prisoners walked free from a Venezuelan detention center on Saturday, reuniting with families who've camped outside for weeks. While 33 prisoners remain, the country's National Assembly is now debating an amnesty law that could free hundreds more.
More than 1,500 political prisoners in Venezuela have requested amnesty under a new law signed just days ago, with 80 already released. Families who waited outside detention centers for weeks are finally seeing their loved ones come home.
At the UN's International Migration Review Forum, Bangladesh's minister championed the dignity of millions of migrant workers worldwide. His message was clear: workers deserve rights, not just paychecks.
European police dismantled a dangerous human trafficking network that exploited Vietnamese migrants, arresting key leaders and potentially saving countless lives from deadly journeys. The coordinated takedown shows how international cooperation protects vulnerable people from criminal exploitation.
Two West African nations are joining forces to stop the rising wave of violence targeting African migrants across the continent. Their partnership aims to protect lives and strengthen the dream of a unified Africa.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a groundbreaking amnesty law that could free political prisoners and lift bans on opposition leaders. After years of political tension, both government and opposition members voted together for reconciliation.
A Malaysian digital platform is bringing secure banking services to thousands of unbanked blue-collar workers who've been locked out of the formal financial system. The tech partnership is making payday safer and sending money home easier for migrant workers across Southeast Asia.
Libyan authorities shut down illegal detention facilities and rescued over 400 migrants held in appalling conditions, including an underground prison three meters below ground. UN teams are now providing medical care and working to dismantle trafficking networks.
Four migrant workers who were underpaid and forced to pay illegal fees just won back over $400,000 from their former employer. New Zealand's Employment Relations Authority held the company and its director accountable for exploiting vulnerable workers.
Venezuela's new government is shutting down the notorious El Helicoide prison and proposing amnesty for political prisoners dating back to 1999. Families who waited months outside prison walls are finally seeing their loved ones walk free.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of people jailed for opposing the government. The long-awaited legislation marks a potential turning point for families who've waited years to reunite with loved ones.
Over 4,000 illegal weapons turned in voluntarily will be destroyed in Ghana this July, marking a major win for community safety and public trust. The nationwide amnesty shows citizens choosing peace over arms.
India just made cooking fuel more accessible to millions of migrant workers who lack regular gas connections. The government doubled daily quotas of affordable 5-kg LPG cylinders as part of efforts to protect households during regional supply disruptions.
China just removed a major barrier that kept hundreds of millions of workers from accessing healthcare and benefits where they actually live. For 357 million migrant workers, this could be life-changing.
A small Hong Kong charity built an AI assistant that's helped 3,500 exploited migrant workers in just seven months, turning a 17-person team into a round-the-clock support system. PoBot speaks 36 languages and catches illegal recruiters before they can scam vulnerable workers.
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