Children
About a third of Malaysia's population consists of children. New research suggest that during the COVID-19 pandemic, children may be especially vulnerable to disease exposure and complications. Other issues encountered by children may include mental health impacts from lack of socialization during the movement control order. Children that fall within pockets of poverty are also disproportionately affected, consequent from reduced access to food, healthcare, education, and other necessities.
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Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on children with disabilities in Malaysia
"The barriers to accessing services (education, health and social) and rights deprivations have been...
The Coronavirus could leave Gen Z & Gen Alpha poorer
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Families on the edge Research on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on lower income families
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When Even Home Is Unsafe For A Child
With the lockdown, victims of abuse may be locked with their abusers. Among them,...
