Tag: pandemic
As living costs surge, climate change takes a backseat in elections
As COVID-19 has worsened economic and social inequalities, jobs and livelihoods have dominated election campaigns
Climate change creating new virus hotspots ‘in our backyard’
There are currently at least 10,000 viruses that have the capacity to cross over into humans "circulating silently" among wild mammals
Social dialogue, key to strengthening safety, health at work – ILO...
Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have shown the importance of an effective collaboration between social partners
China megacity mass-tests, cancels flights after suspected COVID case
Residents are on high alert of a potential wider lockdown, with large gatherings, group travel and weddings suspended
Breeding hope in Indonesia
A man in Indonesia breeds catfish to support the operational costs of his ministry even during the pandemic
Revitalized Angkor Wat brings hope for Cambodia tourism recovery
Despite the huge economic cost for Cambodia, the pandemic has been a boon for renovations and conservation work at Angkor Wat
‘Out of sight, out of mind’ attitude hampers COVID recovery for...
“The COVID-19 pandemic hit the fishing and seafood processing industries in Southeast Asia hard and migrant workers the hardest”
Caritas in Sri Lanka promotes fund drive for children most affected...
Part of the Lenten offerings will go to teachers who have dedicated their time to children especially in the midst of the economic crisis
Video: Pope Francis offers prayers for healthcare workers in poor countries
This April, Pope Francis is praying for healthcare workers, especially those who help the sick and elderly in poor countries
China reports 20,000 daily COVID cases, most since start of pandemic
The country's "zero-COVID" strategy has come under immense strain as cases spike