Just last year when over half of humanity was confined to their homes due to COVID-19 preventive measures, Karex, a Malaysian contraceptives manufacturer predicted a global condom shortage as the pandemic shuttered factories and disrupted supply chains. This came as Malaysia, one of the world’s top rubber producers and a major source of condoms, imposed a nationwide lockdown – known locally as the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Social mobility entails the “upward” or “downward” movement of an individual in relation to those of their parents. A World Economic Forum (WEF) report titled, “Global Social Mobility Index 2020”, evaluates a child’s ability to experience a better life than their parents, while relative social mobility examines how an individual’s socio-economic circumstance inherited at birth has affected their outcome in life.

The COVID-19 coronavirus is said to have been passed to humans from a wild animal. Since the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China in December 2019, a number of animals have been suspected to be responsible for the COVID-19 virus. Some believe that it could have originated from horseshoe bats, snakes or even pangolins.Pangolins are the only mammals wholly-covered with scales which they use to protect themselves from predators in the wild.

It is no secret that we all need to eat healthy for the betterment of our lives. However, we also need to eat more sustainably because food production exacts an enormous toll on our planet. Our food system is one of the major drivers of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for one-quarter of total emissions – emitting some 21 to 37 percent of all GHG a year.

Media headlines and stories of domestic abuse and violence against women are, unfortunately, common these days.

The world has made much progress in advancing women’s rights over the past few decades. In recent years, more girls are going to school, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and their voices in calling out inequality are now louder than ever.

8 March every year marks the much-celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). Its aims are to highlight women’s achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality.

Over four million people die each year across the globe as a result of being overweight or obese.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to one’s health.

A report released by global professional services company, Accenture – on the perception of equality held by leaders and employees – found that a significant gap exists between the way leaders and employees view progress towards equality in their respective organisations. The findings are based on a global survey of more than 30,000 professionals in 28 countries including Indonesia.

According to data from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), an estimated 122 million children aged between five- and 14-years old work for their survival in Asia. Nevertheless, the actual figures for child labour are uncertain given the variations in the definition of child labour in different countries including variations in age of employability and nature of employment.