Voices from the front lines of COVID-19 | A Photo Essay Series

UN WOMEN | Thailand, Bangkok - 2020

Work: Photography coverage, interviews

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COVID-19 has impacted us all, butmost of thedecisions taken are by menand the voices we hear are often male., Yet, themajority of front-line health workers are women and many of the industries directly affected by quarantines and lockdowns—such as travel, tourism and food production—have a higher concentration of women. The care burden on women—already three times more than men on a good day—has grown exponentially. UN Women is bringing the voices of women on the front lines of the pandemic. As essential workers, care givers and journalists, here are some s(h)eroes who are out there, every day, protecting and serving their communities.

I documented some of these overlooked stories through a series of photo essays highlighting women on the front lines of the pandemic across Thailand. These women—nurses, aid workers, street vendors, community volunteers, and journalists—faced unprecedented challenges while continuing to protect, support, and uplift their communities. This visual series brings their courage and commitment into focus. 

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Source: Voices from the front lines of COVID-19

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