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International Women's Day 2026: HRFP urges enforcement of constitutional s
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) marked International Women's Day by demanding the enforcement of constitutional rights for minority girls. The group highlighted the abduction and forced conversion of Areeba Asif Masih, urging Pakistani authorities to implement child protection laws and en
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Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for under-16s; Andhra weighs simil
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late 2025; France & Greece introduced bans for those under 15, and Spain mandated age verification for minors under 16. Read More
Delhi HC stresses UCC amid ongoing conflict between Personal Law and Child
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court has observed that the recurring conflict between personal laws permitting child marriages and statutory provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) requires urgent legislative clarity, even hinting at the
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