Assay of Reflections on Human Rights and Bioethics in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Tricia Bogossian ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Return Home ◽  
The Government ◽  
Partial Blocking

In the wake of this pandemic, the Government took several preventive measures to contain its spread, mainly ensuring physical and social distance. Some of the initial measures included the partial blocking of commercial and social activities, closing of all educational institutions, suspension of all community services and political meetings, among others. Some of the initial measures also included: recommended and, in some cases, mandatory hand washing; deny students studying in China to return home; voluntary quarantine; mandatory institutional quarantine at own expense; suspension of public and private transport; and imprisonment for non-compliance with the measures

Funding higher education through waqf: a lesson from Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Usman ◽  
Asmak Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
The Government

Purpose This paper aims to study waqf practice in Pakistan with regard to its utilisation in funding for higher educational institutions (HEIs) and investigates waqf raising, waqf management and waqf income utilisation. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on the views of 11 participants who are actively involved in the waqf, its raising, management and income utilisation, and is divided into three subcategories: personnel of higher educational waqf institution, personnel of waqf regulatory bodies and Shari’ah and legal experts as well as archival records, documents and library sources. Findings In Pakistan, both public and private awqaf are existing, but the role of private awqaf is greater in higher education funding. However, due to lack of legal supervision private awqaf is considered as a part of the not-for-profit sector and legitimately registered as a society, foundation, trust or a private limited company. Waqf in Pakistan is more focusing on internal financial sources and waqf income. In terms of waqf management, they have firm guidelines for investing in real estate, the Islamic financial sector and various halal businesses. Waqf uses the income for developmental and operational expenditure, and supports academic activities for students and staff. Waqfs are also supporting some other HEIs and research agencies. Thus, it can be revealed that a waqf can cater a sufficient amount for funding higher educational institutions. Research limitations/implications In Pakistan, both public and private awqaf are equally serving society in different sectors, but the role of private awqaf is much greater in funding higher education. Nevertheless, the government treats private awqaf as a part of not-for-profit sector in the absence of a specific legal framework and registers such organisations as society, foundation, trust or private limited company. The waqf in Pakistan mostly relies on internal financial resources and income from waqf assets. As the waqf managers have over the time evolved firm guidelines for investment in real estate, Islamic financial sector and various other halal businesses, and utilisation of waqf income on developmental and operational expenditures, academic activities of students and educational staff, other HEIs and research agencies, it can be proved that the waqf can potentially generate sufficient amount for funding HEIs. Practical implications The study presents the waqf as a social finance institution and the best alternative fiscal instrument for funding works of public good, including higher education, with the help of three selected waqf cases. Hence, the paper’s findings offer some generalisations, both for the ummah at large and Pakistan. Social implications The paper makes several policy recommendations for policymakers, legislators and academicians, especially the government. As an Islamic social finance institution, the waqf can help finance higher education anywhere around the world in view of the fact that most countries grapple with huge fiscal deficits and are hence financially constrained to meet growing needs of HEIs. Originality/value The study confirms that the waqf can be an alternative source for funding higher education institutions whether it is managed by the government or is privately controlled.

Current Issues and Trends of Internet-Based Education in the Philippines

2003 ◽  
pp. 169-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bea V. Espejo ◽  
Marlene P. Mana ◽  
Sheila B. Bato
Keyword(s):  
Internet Access ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Internet Education ◽  
The Government

The Philippines is one of many developing countries that has begun using the Internet to establish closer communication with entities abroad. Some educational institutions have begun engaging in Internet-based distance education to provide accessible, anytime, anywhere education. These ventures have focused on the tertiary level and post-graduate level of education. The quality of the Internet education that they provide has shown them to be at par with western institutions. However, in the primary and secondary levels of education, the situation is one of a large disparity between the levels of education provided by public and private schools of the nation. Many public educational facilities are located in remote areas where they do not even have electricity, telephone facilities, let alone Internet access. Due to lack of funding, the government has been forced to focus first on providing these schools with the most basic of amenities. Aside from these efforts, the government has also begun to provide ICT facilities to chosen schools that meet the basic requirements for ICT to function. The chapter discusses each of these major points in detail.

scholarly journals PERKEMBANGAN ISLAM DI INDONESIA PASCA KEMERDEKAAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Beti Yanuri Posha
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Government ◽  
Political Economic

  Islam is a religion that put the principles of truth and justice for all its adherents. Factors that encourage Muslims to achieve independence are factors Ideology, political, economic, social and cultural. In Indonesia, Islam has an important role in education. Islamic education in Indonesia is given in three sectors, namely formal, informal and non-formal. After Indonesian independence, the issue of religious education received serious attention from the government, both in public and private schools, and has established educational institutions, especially schools and a mosque which has become a bastion of Islam that is so strong effect. Therefore, it is important to reassess how the development of Islam in Indonesia as well as the development of Islamic education institutions in Indonesia after independence.

Challenges Facing the Implementation of Teacher-Students Ratio Policy in Nigerian Educational System and the Ways Forward

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 189-197
Author(s):  
Ogunode Niyi Jacob ◽  
Ahaotu Godwin Ndubuisi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Student Teacher ◽  
Population Control ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
The Government

The National policy on (1) prescribes a student-teacher ratio of 1:25 for pre-primary classes; 1:35 for primary and 1:40 for secondary schools. The policy are supposed to be adherence to by all educational institutions in the country but it is unfortunate that many public and private schools classroom are overpopulated. This articled examines the challenges facing the implementation of student-teacher ratio policy as drafted in the National policy on education. The article used secondary data to thrown light on points raised in this article. We identified the following as the challenges facing the implementation of student-teacher ratio policy and they includes: inadequate funding, inadequate teachers, inadequate infrastructural facilities, weak quality assurance agencies, lack of political will and corruption. To solve the challenges identified and to ensure implementation of student-teacher ratio policy in Nigeria, the article suggests that the government should: provide adequate funding, employ more professional teachers, provision of more infrastructural facilities, strengthen the quality assurance control agencies, fight institutional corruption and ensure population control.

Religious Freedom and Human Rights in Kazakhstan

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-127
Author(s):  
Roman Podoprigora ◽  
Nurlan Apakhayev ◽  
Aizhan Zhatkanbayeva ◽  
Dina Baimakhanova ◽  
Elina P Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Religious Activity ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Religious Issues ◽  
Church Relationships ◽  
The Government ◽  
Role Of Religion

Abstract Many post-Soviet governments are still unable to identify the attitude to religious freedom and religious activity. The human rights trend adjoins with a very suspicious attitude to the religious phenomena as a relic of the Soviet regime of the state–church relationships. Moreover, the professional communities and society as a whole were not appropriately prepared for the religious diversity or the new role of religion in public and private life. This article discusses why the government is very careful in the regulation of religious processes. The article also explains the reasons of inattention by Kazakhstani lawyers to human rights and religious issues and analyses the situation regarding religious freedom within frames of existing legislation in Kazakhstan.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN LABOUR AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAW ON WOMEN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Sulistyowati Sulistyowati
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Trafficking In Women ◽  
The Government ◽  
Role Of The Government

This study aims to analyze implementation of human rights in economic field and role of the Government, Educational Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations in the prevention and control of trafficking in women. How to achieve the goal, is done by empirical studies and documentation studies, to obtain primary and secondary data. This research is descriptive analytical. The approach method used is empirical juridical. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. Factors that cause the implementation of human rights in the economic field have not been fully realized because between legal policies and legal implementation have not been running consistently and simultaneously. The realization of human rights in the economic field is still only limited to issues and has not become a concrete implementation. The role of the Government in the prevention and overcoming of trafficking in women is still limited to political will by the issuance of a law that ratifies the ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, then followed by Institutional Infrastructure Compilation. The role of Educational Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations in the prevention and prevention of trafficking in women, has responded with action, prevention and handling of trafficking in women, through the socio-economic empowerment of families and advocacy in handling cases of trafficking in women. The struggle and movement for the achievement of feminism justice, in the economic field is carried out by empowering the family economy, improving education and expanding access to job search for women by utilizing information technology.

scholarly journals A preliminary study on visually impaired students in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 147821032110301
Author(s):  
Saifullah Mahfuz ◽  
Md Nazmus Sakib ◽  
MM Husain
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The Status ◽  
Collaborative Discussion ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The Government ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

This article problematizes the status of the visually impaired students in Bangladesh under the COVID-19 global pandemic. We inquire into two inter-related questions: (a) what level and quality of technological access does a visually impaired student have in their higher education institution (e.g. a university or government-affiliated college operating under a university)? And, (b) how are these students coping academically under the pandemic? Our preliminary study employed mixed methods for data collection, encompassing a quantitative survey questionnaire followed by qualitative phone interviews. We reached out to approximately 15 male and female students enrolled in public and private higher educational institutions in the country. The findings will be instrumental to initiate a collaborative discussion among academics and practitioners in the government, non-government and private sectors in the country and around the Global South.

scholarly journals Preventive Practices against COVID-19 during the Period of Lockdown in the Eastern Part of Kathmandu

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lata Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
Seeking Behavior

A brief study of health seeking behavior was studied in the eastern region of the Kathmandu. 50 respondents were taken in the study. Their knowledge on the pandemic, their views of preventive measures, the practices they are doing and what are the problems they are facing and ultimately the possible way out of the disease was discussed with them taking their view. 50 respondent having equal number of male and female of the indigenous Tamang community were enrolled in the study taking their consent to take part in the study. The majority of the respondents were less educated with low income, thus have to work regularly for their daily essentials. Majority 92 % had stayed in one place and they were aware of the social distance (64%) as well. Regarding the hand washing with the soap and using sanitizer, they were found less serious about it.

scholarly journals Corona virus response: narrative on how the virus transformed lives in the rural areas of Abia state, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 1480
Author(s):  
E. E. Enwereji ◽  
M. C. Ezeama
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Immunization Services

Background: Many people in communities especially children and elderly are at risk of losing their lives to pneumonia, diarrhoeal diseases, malaria, HIV and other preventable diseases unless urgent action is taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  For instance, disruptions in immunization services for fear of getting infected with the virus will result in more children dying from pneumonia, which already kills many children in rural areas. Limited resources in rural areas may result to lack of basic hand washing facilities at home which form the fundamental mechanism to prevent COVID-19, thereby, expose   already vulnerable people in rural areas to infection.  Study assessed the extent to which individuals in rural areas effectively practiced preventive measures of COVID-19   infection as outlined by centre for disease control (CDC).Methods: This is   qualitative study that utilized   collaborative information from   36 health care professionals under the aegis of members of COVID-19 committee working together in partnership with   state government to ensure that best quality services are available to control, prevent and cushion   effects of COVID-19 during and after the COVID-19 crisis. This study is therefore, snapshot of activities individuals in rural areas take to prevent COVID-19 infection. Results: Findings showed that   preventive measures like lockdown and social distancing rules, wearing of face mask, hand washing with soap, and environmental cleanliness were slightly observed   thereby, exposing the rural areas to COVID-19 infection.  The study observed that   public and private life like sexual life, marital life, income, education, employment and social interaction were negatively affected.Conclusion: From the findings of the study, governments’ financial support during the lockdown was insignificant. Therefore, there is need for the governments to provide social amenities to alleviate the numerous socio-economic problems of individuals in the rural areas. 

scholarly journals Assessment of facility availability and public adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures at different settings in Galle district, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-265
Author(s):  
Nithin Ranawakaa ◽  
N.H. Welikumburab
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Correct Technique

Introduction and Objectives COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by newly discovered coronavirus. Preventive measures such as Hand hygiene, maintaining social distance, and using personal protective equipment, are the main strategies for limiting the spread of disease. The main objective of this study is to assess facility availability and adherence to those preventive measures in Galle district, Sri Lanka. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Study had 3 parts, 1) observation for facility availability, 2) observation and 3) questionnaire for adherence.  Direct, structured observation has been conducted.  Ten divisional secretarial areas selected randomly, each area supermarket, bank, bus stand, dress point, general goods store selected (total 50) randomly for observation. Quota sampling used for select individuals to observation and questionnaire.  Result Data collected from 50 places and 384 people. Majority of places had a handwashing facility (82%) clean (97.5%) running water (74%) soap (92.6%) and posters requesting to wear masks (72%). Facilities enhance social distance, poster on correct hand washing technique not displayed (86%) in most of the places. Majority of the study population adhered to hand washing (69.27%) and wore face masks (90.36%), Yet, the majority didn’t maintain the social distance (63.02%). Self-declared adherence was good (53.91%) in the majority of the study population. Discussion and Conclusions It is necessary to give attention to display posters on handwashing, correct technique of handwashing, and social distancing in crowded places. Poorest adherence revealed to maintain social distancing.

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