The Exploitation of Sanitation and Social Workers During COVID-19

Hospital sanitation and social workers in India remain largely ignored while being exploited for their labor.

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News

Pakistan's Undocumented Communities Struggle to Access COVID-19 Vaccines

At present, a little over 3% of Pakistan’s population is vaccinated and vaccination statistics are expected to remain dismal for the migrant population in particular.

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Image of a Dalit woman looking at a man playing the Parai ( Dalit drum)

Commentary

Dalit Aesthetics and the Pursuit of Happiness

By Sunder John Boopalan

When so many of our symbols have been sidelined by casteist representations, excavating their beauty is not a straightforward process.

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Analysis

The Intersections of Caste and Autism in South Asian Communities

By Aswini Melekote

'I see my parents’ perception of caste and their perception of my autism as very similar.'

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News

Sri Lanka's Proposed Face Veil Ban Sparks Anger and Disappointment

By Munza Mushtaq

"They claim that the decision to ban the niqab or burqa is due to security reasons, but I personally feel this is baseless."

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