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Education in Bangladesh During COVID-19

November 7, 2020November 10, 2021 Kibel Aker

The reopening of educational institutions was delayed to September; however, Bangladesh didn’t have the digital infrastructure to move their complete education system to an online platform as planned.

COVID-19 and the Increase in Child Marriage

October 30, 2020November 10, 2021 Jasmine Acharya

With schools closed and lockdowns in effect, more and more women and girls are facing sexual abuse and gender-based violence. During this pandemic, the usual social fabric that protects many women and girls from domestic violence is not available as lockdown has forced many women and girls to become completely isolated.

The Art of Resilience: One Year post-Thawra in Lebanon

October 26, 2020November 10, 2021 Adriana Gabriela Franco

Last year I published my first article about the Lebanese protests in October 2019. It seemed like Lebanon was on the brink of something marvelous, on the road to overthrowing a government system that had caused them more woes than wins. [...] Unfortunately, the situation got bleaker before it got better.

The Indian Migrant Labour Crisis and Its Implications

October 22, 2020November 10, 2021 Mehak Balwani

Often, governments are expected to provide help to the vulnerable during a pandemic. Yet instead of giving workers the job security and resources they needed, governments of several predominantly agricultural states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, commenced changes to labour laws. These have largely benefitted industries, leaving informal labour more vulnerable than ever.

Tanzania Sun

October 16, 2020November 8, 2021 Maeve Williams

This pandemic has made me more aware of the inequalities perpetuated in the global economy and the inadequacy of the rationales which accompany them.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Discussing the Effectiveness of the Chinese Government’s Response

February 5, 2020November 10, 2021 Enkhuun Byambadorj

Fear and panic engulfed China’s usually vibrant and thunderous New Year festivities, as the country was faced with the outbreak of a novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China, the capital of Hubei province. December 8th, 2019 witnessed the first death … Continue reading

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