Across Asia, workers and victims continue to face unsafe and unjust working conditions. Through collective action, solidarity, and strengthened grassroots initiatives, we can push for meaningful change. ANROEV invites grassroots occupational accident and disease victims’ groups, as well as member organizations supporting these communities, to apply for the Small Grants Program for FY 2026. What […]
The Asia OSH Map Coordinating Team invites ANROEV network members to our upcoming Bi-Monthly Sharing Session on March 31. As we continue to track and document Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) trends across Asia, this session will bring together Sub-Regional Coordinators to share the latest updates, emerging issues, and real cases from the ground. This […]
The Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV) extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims of three devastating industrial fires that struck Bangladesh and Indonesia. These incidents, which claimed the lives of more than 26 workers and injured many others within just two days, are […]
Laws in captivity: Workers waiting for the enforcement of the social security labor laws in Morbi Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the organization 2. Background – 1. ESI Act 2. Areas covered under the Act in Morbi District 3. PF Act 4. Pay slip 4. Risks of Ceramic Workers 3. Need and Importance of […]
Worker and Community Health & Safety in the Electronics Industry by Mandy Hawes, Sanjiv Pandita & Ted Smith The electronics industry, often seen as environmentally friendly because it lacks smokestacks and has visibly clean ‘cleanrooms,’ hides a darker reality. Behind the shine of smartphones and laptops powered by ever-smaller semiconductor chips, there is a long […]
Ten years ago, a factory became a tomb. More than 70 workers were killed in the Kentex factory fire — one of the deadliest industrial fires in Philippine history. But this was no accident. It was a preventable incident fueled by neglect, unsafe working conditions, and a system that treats workers’ lives as expendable. The […]
Announcing the ANROEV Small Grant Recipients! We are excited to announce that the selected ANROEV member organizations will receive small grants to support impactful projects focused on occupational safety and health (OSH) rights and justice. These projects will address critical issues affecting: OSH victims and communities affected by waste hazards OSH victims and communities affected […]
To all ANROEV Members, We are pleased to announce that the call for applications for this year’s small grants for victims’ rights groups and support organizations is now open. We encourage you to submit your applications addressing the important issues outlined below and to meet the requirements specified in the attached documents. The small grant […]
ANROEV partners from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines have provided resources to upload to the Asia OSH Map. A total of 52 OSH accidents were recorded in South Asia and Southeast Asia, with each region accounting for 26 cases during September and October 2024. Those incidents caused 110 workers to die, and 117 workers were affected with injuries.
It has been more than two months since the deadly Aricell battery plant fire that killed 23 people – 18 of them migrant workers. The tragedy has been identified as South Korea’s “deadliest industrial disaster for migrant workers.”
