Tag: COVID-19

Though Low-key Due To COVID-19, Ganesh Festivals Continue Across India

INDIA. Mumbai. The “Ganeshotsav” ten day festival of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesh, got underway with subdued atmosphere amid COVID-19 induced restrictions in...

Religious Hate Crimes, Racist Discourse Rising Amid COVID-19: UN Secretary

UNITED STATES. New York. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or...

COVID-19 Causes Disruptions To Child Protection Services In More Than 100 Countries: UNICEF

UNITED STATES. New York. Violence prevention and response services have been severely disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving children at increased risk of violence,...

Religion Struggles To Find Middle Ground During Traditional August Rituals

ZIMBABWE. Harare. Under normal circumstances, many religious organizations in Zimbabwe hold ceremonies in the month of August. This is a time in which the country...

Ancestral Musical Legacy A Boon To The Mahajan Family

INDIA. Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Around 10 March since the pandemic lockdowns began, 15-year-old Nandini and 17-year-old Prathamesh Mahajan got an opportunity to prove their talents to...

Healthcare Personnel Forced To Continue Working While Positive For COVID-19

BOLIVIA. Sucre. As the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb in the South American nation, healthcare workers have begun speaking out against their...

Textile Artist Raises Funds to Support Filipino Indigenous Community

Now, she collaborates with the indigenous community to continue their practice of traditional hand embroidery and weave through her brand. It uplifts the Itneg Tribe and La Paz weavers from poverty. And embraces the Filipino heritage, promotes slow fashion, and practices fair trade.

Myassar: Teens Create An Anonymous Safe Space For Indian Youth To Share Experiences Of Discrimination

INDIA. New Delhi. On 22 June, six teenagers from across India started Mayassar (meaning "available"), a volunteer organization to address homophobia, sexual harassment, mental...

74th Indian Independence Day, A Distant And Digital Affair

INDIA. Mumbai, Maharashtra. In the backdrop of COVID-19, the celebration of India’s 74th Independence Day is expected to be a low key affair, given...

Inside Paraguay´s Untold Struggle With COVID-19

PARAGUAY. Asuncion. Recent protests against the government have been seen in the small, landlocked country. On 29 July, angry dissenters clashed with police in the...

Italy Destroys School Benches To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19

ITALY. The first European country to be affected by the COVID -19 pandemic, Italy is hoping for a normal routine as the school year...

Medical Supplies Held Hostage Over Election Cancellation Sparks Violent Conflicts

BOLIVIA. Santa Cruz.  Protesters demanding a presidential election in September erected over 70 roadblocks across the country this week, cutting off the flow of vital...

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