Expert Opinions & Stories

Little boy in a wheelchair smiling

istockphoto / tongpatong Op-ed

03

Dec

2020

Empowering persons with disabilities in the post-COVID world

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the exclusion faced by the 690 million persons living with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. In initial responses to the pandemic, there was a…

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

Pedestrians wearing masks walk down the street

Unsplash / Li Lin Blog

06

May

2020

The plight of migrants under the spotlight in COVID-19 responses

“Migration powers economic growth, reduces inequalities, and connects diverse societies. Yet it is also a source of political tensions and human tragedies”
- Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of…

Man and Woman in a field of yellow flowers

Unsplash / Jaddy Liu Op-ed

01

May

2020

COVID-19 crisis: Older persons are the pillars of our society – we cannot leave them behind

COVID-19 is turning our world upside down, especially for those at the end of the age spectrum. The virus and its rapid spread are challenging science, economy and society—as well as how we care for…