COVID-19 Response in Thailand

Education has to be at the center of the response to COVID-19 to fulfill the goal to “build back better” and achieve inclusive and more equitable societies. Half a billion people could be pushed into poverty by the pandemic, according to studies published...

On the third day of the Lao New Year Festival in mid-April, the Buddha image of Phra Bang, believed to be the guardian of Luang Prabang Town for generations, is taken in a traditional procession to a shrine at Xieng Thong Temple, where the devout ritually...

Key facts Approximately 15% of the world’s population, 1representing more than 1 billion people, live with disabilities, and 2% to 4% find day-to-day life challenging without assistance. Disability is more prevalent in low- and middle-income countries than...

Migrant families and students who face social and economic upheaval are among the most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In many cases, the loss of employment or legal residency has forced dislocation from host countries at a time when...

“In developing countries, the Coronavirus crisis can only aggravate an already challenging environment for the media, particularly for community media which often lack capacity and resources, but which service the most vulnerable communities. [Community...