Group of volunteers connecting relief to workers stranded across India due to the covid-19 lockdown while documenting their experiences.
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@StrandedWorkers a volunteer group that came together during the lockdown in 2020 and 2021 to help workers in distress recognised for its work. This was a motley group of volunteers who did what little they could. Hoping we don't ever have to see such horrifying times again.
Very grateful to have been recognised by @IndJMedEthics for a contribution to ethical practices and improving access to healthcare for the marginalised, along with some other incredible awardees.
Very grateful to have been recognised by @IndJMedEthics for a contribution to ethical practices and improving access to healthcare for the marginalised, along with some other incredible awardees.
We are happy to announce awards ceremony on 11th April 2022. at 4-6 pm.
Please register and share with your networks
Awardees: rb.gy/nv8ipi
Registration link for the award presentation e-ceremony: rb.gy/qmhtei
Award presentation prog.rb.gy/dj2mrn
Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) retweeted
The Supreme Court in its judgment on 29.12.21 reg the problems and miseries being faced by migrant workers had directed the Union & state governments to provide foodgrains to migrant workers, including those without ration cards, till the pandemic continues. @StrandedWorkers
The generosity of our donors who have extended their #solidarity fr the Fellowshp program thru contributions, has been a crucial part of our journey. Your contributions are much appreciated! To keep our fellowship and efforts going, please #support us via docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
A snippet of SWAN fellows in conversation with #JeanDreze about their work and the importance of reaching out to more workers.
The last day of the SWAN fellowship wrkshp winded up with the tears of parting but hopes and new ideas of working together. 3 days full of learning & laughter for the fellows & volunteers. A year of fellowship but also the beginning of work, friendships and solidarity. Hul Johar!
Major FOMO. The amazing @StrandedWorkers fellows and volunteers met in person for the first time in Ranchi this wknd. We have a little baby in our midst too now.
It’s incredible to see connections made at a dire time grow into a strong community of care and shared learning!
Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) retweeted
The pain of #Covid & #LockDownSessions are felt most by people who can't work from home. #UnorganisedWorkers run the economy, & keep democracy alive. @jan_sarokar @mkssindia @pbhushan1 @StrandedWorkers @migrant_IN @rozi_roti @Jayati1609 @ShillongTimesIn @PAEG_India @AmitabhBehar
At a Shillong public hearing on #HumanRightsDay2021 chaired by #JusticeMadanLokur 181 people from the Domestic workers Union, the Hawkers Union, & #BOCW workers testify, & submit records about huge discrepancies between #CovidRelief records & their receipts. As revealed by #RTI
The SWAN fellows and volunteers gathered in Ranchi today for three days fellowship workshop. Here is a glimpse of the first day. To read more about the fellowship programme and SWAN fellows, see strandedworkers.in/the-swan-…
ALT The SWAN fellowship workshop began today in Ranchi
This was done in partnership with @rework_radio , English version of the podcast is here, Huge shoutout to folks who worked on this production @sabawaa @ammalmani @eno_inayat @_itsvaishnavi
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🙌🏾 We're excited to share our newest episode in partnership with @StrandedWorkers!
India's national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a humanitarian crisis impacting migrant workers and daily wage earners. We bring you the story of Gulzar, one such worker.
Mohd. Gulzar, A SWAN fellow from Jharkhand shares his story of being a daily wage worker, his friendships, covid crisis, his first impressions, taking on labour contractors and much more @Mdgulza67666829
On covid crisis-"A media person asked me, ‘but Modi is paying u Rs.500 for the expenses.’ I said, Are u out of your mind? I'll pay u Rs.1000.I told him to leave his job n show me how he could run home expenses in one thousand for a month- are u ready to accept this challenge?"
@Mdgulza67666829 "Everyone supports the big team. Someone should support the small team. If there is a fight between an elephant and a goat, for sure the goat will die. It is, however, better to support a goat. Someone is behind it too. "
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Sima Kumari, SWAN Fellow and Democracy and Constitutional Values Fellow at @loktantrashala, has started an awareness campaign in her block Simdega, Jharkhand. A glimpse of her helping workers to get registered for the National Database of Unorganized Workers under @LabourMinistry
2 day workshop on "Understanding India's Migrant Workers" hosted by @CASIPenn
SWAN volunteer @AninditaAdhik13 will share findings and reflect on govt and judicial response to migrant worker distress during the lockdowns and thereafter.
Schedule and registration details below
Excited to share the full schedule for our conference hosted @CASIPenn on Oct 27-28 starting at 7:00 pm IST or 9:30 am EST! We have a great line up of academics, policy makers, practitioners and civil society organizations speaking at the event. Register: bit.ly/3tQ10u3
@down2earthindia analyses the implementation of the welfare framework offered for migrant construction workers, especially the concerns emerging in relation to the registration, collection and distribution of the Cess and relief. Read the report for further details.
India’s migrant construction workers an analysis of their welfare framework downtoearth.org.in/news/gove…
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Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) retweeted
#GroundUpStories | Lockdown, unemployment, and the power of collectives. Read how a migrant worker facing #unemployment found a way to help others like her. @StrandedWorkers
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Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) retweeted
Sajjad is a daily-waged labourer who used to work in construction in Goa. When the pandemic hit, his employer stopped work but also refused to pay for months of pending wages
Last week, he was diagnosed with skin cancer. We are raising money for him. DM if u can help even a lil
Happy faces after a long MGNREGA session and discussion! #swanfellows
Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) retweeted
A Lynching in Gurgaon: The many accidents that mark the life of a migrant worker
Read MWSN's report on a conversation with Sanjay, a Dalit migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh who witnessed the lynching of his brother-in-law by Haryana locals on Aug 2. Link: mwsn.in/resources/single/ZU1…
