Pandemic has damaged 'fabric of society': Red Cross


By AGENCY

An estimated nine in ten children live in poverty in Syria, according to data from Unicef. Photo: Bakr AlKasem/ AFP

Beyond killing millions and ravaging economies and health systems, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a devastating socio-economic toll with women and migrants among the most affected, the Red Cross said this week.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warned in a new report that the secondary effects of the crisis had disproportionately impacted already vulnerable groups.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

women , children , pandemic , covid-19

   

Next In Family

Why baby walkers are dangerous and why playpens are better choices
Healthy diet and positive environment essential to children's early development
Starchild: Why Malaysian children love the colour red
Left unchecked, domestic violence can get worse and even lead to death
How employers can help women going through menopause, thrive at work
Space to create: These DIY groups empower women to pick up power tools
Starchild: What Malaysian kids think of their role models
When it comes to breast cancer in the US, rate rises but deaths fall
Meet the Malaysian marathon swimmer who pioneered four channel swim routes
Those with lower incomes are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety

Others Also Read