You may use the following link to access the infographic containing data on how does the State Labour Inspectorate handle requests for extraordinary inspection, as well as apposite recommendations for the improvement of the Inspectorate’s efficiency. The Infographic covers the period from May to September 2020 and was produced within the project ‘Improved productivity through […]
GENEVA (30 July 2020) – The rampant exploitation of vulnerable workers, including many women and children, has increased alarmingly during the COVID-19 pandemic and urgent new measures are needed at the international and national levels to help stamp it out, a UN expert said today. Those who have lost jobs and been reduced to starvation – […]
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This report is the outcome of the “Advancing Human Rights” project which was financially supported by the OSCE Mission to Skopje, and was conducted in the period from 1 January to 31 December 2019. The project aimed to tackle the issue of hate crime and hate speech through improved legislation, increasing public awareness, building the […]
Right after the adoption of the first measure to prevent coronavirus that directly affected workers, we witnessed frequent and gross violations of workers’ rights. The Helsinki Committee continued to provide free legal aid to all workers during the crisis. In the period from 10th March to 30th June we registered 197 cases of violations of […]
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Right after the adoption of the first measure to prevent coronavirus that directly affected workers, we witnessed frequent and gross violations of workers’ rights. The Helsinki Committee continued to provide free legal aid to all workers during the crisis. In the period from 10th March to 30th June we registered 197 cases of violations of […]
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GENEVA (18 May 2020) – As countries begin to ease recent restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, a group of UN human rights experts* call on Governments and businesses to ensure all workers are protected from exposure to COVID-19. “No worker is expendable. Every worker is essential, no matter what category is applied to them by […]
The year that the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights marked the 25th anniversary of its founding, one of the highlights was the successful Pride Parade, as a major step forward in the fight for equal treatment of LGBTI people in our society. This community, as well as other marginalized groups and citizens, received a new […]
In the period from June 1st to June 14th, we registered 16 reports of violations of workers’ rights. All information with regards to the cases is available at the infographic below. This infographic was produced within the project ‘Improved productivity through better labour legislation in North Macedonia’, funded by the Good Governance Fund of the […]