This article shares stories of domestic abuse in households where women have been quarantined. It examines intimate partner violence and domestic abuse data during the pandemic, and highlights the dangers for women in such contexts. It further recommends strategies to prevent cases of abuse for individuals in such situations....
Sphere India in collaboration with many supporting partners has launched the COVID-19 Academy to build capacities of frontline volunteers and outreach workers through a range of technical sessions for preparedness and response to COVID-19. This online academy is training health workers through a series of daily webinars. This resource...
This document summarizes lessons from CARE’s long experience of providing assistance in public health crises, particularly the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the Haitian cholera outbreak. In situations of crisis, the document outlines key principles guiding a non-profit response in terms of organizational readiness, leadership, community engagement, people,...
This page archives information on COVID-19 related studies and efforts being conducted by Azim Premji University as well as partner institutions, Civil Society Organisations, academic institutions, and individuals. It also includes studies carried out by other institutions or organisations for ease of reference. https://cse.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/covid19-analysis-of-impact-and-relief-measures/#other_surveys
This article throws light on the increased instances of domestic abuse during the nationwide lockdown. There has been a drop in the number of calls to the domestic abuse helpline. This indicates greater silence of committed abuse. The article suggests what to do when facing abuse or how to...
A google form which is tracking COVID-19 response. The form aims to document initiatives taken in different parts of the country by local administrations, market players (business groups, traders etc.), civil society (NGOs, collectives etc.), independent citizenry, political organizations and religious institutions. This is to bring the information to...
The article aims to bring to light the plight of patients suffering from other life threatening diseases in light of COVID-19. It brings to the forefront the lack of access to medicines and services for diseases like TB and HIV, as the health system grapples with COVID-19, and its...
The government of India and state governments have implemented a series of notifications outlining their response to COVID-19, which affect the work of governments themselves, businesses, citizens as well as specific groups. PRS Legislative Research has compiled a list of all major notifications issued in India in response to...
Most research priorities do not focus on the impact of COVID-19 in low income and vulnerable populations. As a matter of human rights, we require some technical solutions (simple PPE, methods of hygiene and disinfection, and tailored guidance) oriented specifically towards low-income and vulnerable populations. This document developed by...
An article by Amnesty International, outlining challenges faced by India’s transgender community in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. https://amnesty.org.in/as-the-world-comes-together-indias-transgender-community-fights-covid-19-alone/ Image by Sharon Mccutcheon
