covid19

Indian Embassy in Saudi steps up initiative to repatriate stranded Indian nationalsIndian Embassy in Saudi steps up initiative to repatriate stranded Indian nationals

Indian Embassy in Saudi steps up initiative to repatriate stranded Indian nationals

As the battle against Coronavirus pandemic continues, India is working towards bringing back thousands of its citizens who got stranded…

April 30, 2020
How Coronavirus lockdown has blurred the definition of a ‘Superwoman’How Coronavirus lockdown has blurred the definition of a ‘Superwoman’

How Coronavirus lockdown has blurred the definition of a ‘Superwoman’

It has been over a month that countries across the world are under lockdown in an attempt to curb the…

April 29, 2020
HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their dutiesHRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

HRW calls on Thai Government to ensure healthcare workers are properly equipped to safely carry out their duties

Overall, Thailand had 2.04 health professionals working in OPS-affiliated public facilities per 1,000 population on average with a range between…

April 16, 2020
Syrian minor refugees’ tragedy in Greek bordersSyrian minor refugees’ tragedy in Greek borders

Syrian minor refugees’ tragedy in Greek borders

The refugees coming from Turkey to Greece crisis may amplify because of the risks of the new (COVID-19) spread, and…

April 16, 2020
Coronavirus: poverty threatens large numbers of womenCoronavirus: poverty threatens large numbers of women

Coronavirus: poverty threatens large numbers of women

The Secretary-General of United Nations, Antonio Guterres, called on women to be at the center of economic reconstruction efforts as…

April 11, 2020
Restrictions in response to COVID-19 are likely to exacerbate conditions of migrant domestic workers in the Middle EastRestrictions in response to COVID-19 are likely to exacerbate conditions of migrant domestic workers in the Middle East

Restrictions in response to COVID-19 are likely to exacerbate conditions of migrant domestic workers in the Middle East

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has urged governments to include the protection of women in their…

April 7, 2020
Garment and textile workers are facing health and economic risks in PakistanGarment and textile workers are facing health and economic risks in Pakistan

Garment and textile workers are facing health and economic risks in Pakistan

“The Pakistan government should take measures so that the loss of livelihood and income doesn’t compound the threats workers face…

April 4, 2020
Human Rights Commission warns India about the anti-covid19 measures taking that harms the poor and weak populationsHuman Rights Commission warns India about the anti-covid19 measures taking that harms the poor and weak populations

Human Rights Commission warns India about the anti-covid19 measures taking that harms the poor and weak populations

India, home to one sixth of the world's population, has taken strict measures to curb the spread of the Corona…

April 3, 2020
Coronavirus, Governments should encourage the health protection of construction workersCoronavirus, Governments should encourage the health protection of construction workers

Coronavirus, Governments should encourage the health protection of construction workers

As many employers in the construction sector try to stay afloat during the global coronavirus crisis, employees are concerned about…

March 31, 2020
Counteracting coronavirus in the workplacesCounteracting coronavirus in the workplaces

Counteracting coronavirus in the workplaces

By Victoria Hudson. All countries affected by the new coronavirus, COVID-19, have provided for the temporary reduction or suspension of…

March 30, 2020