Good health is “both essential and instrumental to human survival, livelihood and dignity.” The World Health Organisation defines health security as “activities required to minimise the danger and impact of acute public health events that endanger the collective health of populations living across geographical regions and international boundaries.”
The gaping hollow in India’s obligations as a welfare state Read More »
The woes of the delivery couriers are amplified by the extraordinary circumstance that the whole world is in. Unfair pay, prank deliveries, and scarce benefits make their plight even more arduous than it already is.
On Rights and Safety: The Precarious Case of the Delivery Riders in the Philippines Read More »
The misconception among many of us lays that the term ‘Feminist’ refers to something foreign and alien to us and it is not related to us at all. But we need to have self-realization that stands for something more significant.
Embracing Feminism: A way to ensure Inclusive Development and Gender Equality Read More »
We have all heard of the words Sexism, Homophobia, Racism, etc but we do not often hear about the word Internalized Misogyny. Even though we do not know what it means, we have done that a lot in our lifetime.
Internalized Misogyny and How it Affects Women in Development Read More »
Not long ago, the Tokyo Olympics came to a successful conclusion. Some of them, though not obvious at first glance, attracted a lot of attention — a delegation of refugees from different countries, speaking different languages but sharing the same aspirations.
Education: Game Changer for Refugee Women and Girls in Kakuma Read More »
Aging is an inevitable trend in China and will be so for quite a long time. The ratio of labor supply, pressure on elderly care, pension system and healthcare will create lots of challenges. The Chinese government also pointed out that we should see the opportunity of “silver hair economy”, with an increasing market demand of senior citizen’s service and products.
Elderly Care in China: Obstacles and Innovations Read More »
Gargi Mishra is a 21-year old Teach for India fellow teaching in a low-income private school in Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai.
The year 2020 is unlike any other in the course of human history. The outbreak and widespread of COVID-19 have wreaked havoc not only on people’s health but more importantly, on nearly every aspect of socio-economics in human society.
Analysis: Gender Disparity Amidst COVID-19 Read More »
Protesting is as fundamental a right as voting. In the last few years, many demonstrations have shown us that, indeed, protesting is a tool of bringing about change at the policy level. Marginalized communities across the world, from the United States to Sudan, are raising their voices against injustices – and women are joining, organizing, and leading these movements everywhere.
Who Run The World? Understanding The Role of Women in Protests Around The World Read More »
Every April 2nd, on the World Autism Awareness Day, millions of people in China will change their social media profile picture to a blue background, advocating for more social inclusion for children with autism.
