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UN migrant workers committee issues varied findings on convention rights in Benin, Egypt, Peru, and Seychelles

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Regional discussions took place across Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, collecting insights from various stakeholders on how to address these challenges effectively. These discussions created a platform to address the challenges and successful strategies for advocating for the rights of migrant workers worldwide.

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Council of Europe reports systemic abuses and informal hierarchies in prisons across Europe

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The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) raised Thursday serious concerns about prison conditions and psychiatric care practices across Europe.

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EU approves infrastructure strategy to rival China’s ‘Belt and Road’ plan

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The EU published conclusions on the new “Globally Connected Europe Strategy,” an infrastructure strategy set to rival China’s “Belt and Road” initiative on Monday. This came following a co-operation pledge between the EU G7 nations along with the rest of the elite forum’s members.

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BEUC: Meta’s revised subscription model may breach EU consumer protection laws

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The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) said Thursday that Meta’s current pay-or-consent strategy in the EU may violate consumer and data protection laws, urging relevant EU agencies to protect consumers immediately.

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UN says Asia cybercrime syndicates expanding global reach with tech-fueled scams

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“This reflects a natural expansion… but also a hedging strategy against future risks should disruption continue and intensify in the region,” he stated. Criminal operations are dispersing to under-regulated zones in Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, and even parts of Europe and the Americas.

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EU reaches deal to curb methane emissions

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The European Union reached an agreement on landmark rules to curb methane emissions across major industries on Wednesday, delivering a major boost to the EU’s pioneering Green Deal climate strategy.

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EU Commission proposes measures to limit use of pesticides and create Nature Restoration Plans

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The European Commission moved forward Wednesday with a proposed regulation aiming to cut pesticide use 50% by 2030 in order “to restore damaged ecosystems and bring nature back across Europe[.]” The Commission hopes that these plans will help revitalize habitats across Europe that are in poor ecological condition.

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