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Pakistan: Climate experts warn neglect of waterways may worsen flood situa
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Experts and civil society members in Karachi urged urgent restoration of natural waterways to prevent severe urban flooding. At a Karachi Press Club session, speakers blamed poor planning, sewage in storm drains, and housing projects on riverbeds for the crisis, stressing better urban planni
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Over 1mn Afghan girls out of schools since 2021, Atlantic Council report s
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The council further noted that education in Afghanistan has become an act of resistance.
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Civil society urges Pakistan's enforced disappearances commission for "mis
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A prominent rights group has criticised Pakistan's Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIED), accusing it of rushing through cases and failing to deliver justice to victims' families. The Defence of Human Rights (DHR), led by activist Amina Masood Janjua, has called on Prime M
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EU Political and Security Committee's maiden visit to India from September
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The EU's Political and Security Committee, led by Ambassador Delphine Pronk, will visit India from September 10-14 for talks with officials, defence, civil society and think tanks. The Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan said discussions will cover security, defence, and coo
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Border Roads Organisation's Project Brahmank conducts Outreach Exchange Pr
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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), true to its legacy of being at the forefront of nation-building, has taken yet another step to strengthen its connect with the civil society through an Outreach Exchange Programme conducted by Project Brahmank at Pasighat in Lower Siang District, the BRO
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Climate Week India Slated for 7-14 September in 22 Cities
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 6: TerreGeneration Solutions, a storytelling studio for impact organisations, is anchoring the first-ever Climate Week India from 7-14 September. It is bringing together 27 grassroot organisations to convene discussions with academics, policymakers, b
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147 Tibet rights groups condemn China's crackdown, demand activist's relea
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A coalition of Tibet-focused organisations condemned China's crackdown on Tibetan activists, including A-Nya Sengdra, whose prison term was extended to February 2026. Rights groups highlighted worsening conditions, harassment of cultural and environmental defenders, and urged international a
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"I am not willing to believe it": Mahmood Madani slams foreign narrative o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
He mentioned that a lot could have been done against the Muslim community following the Pahalgam attack. Madani credited the civil society of the country for foiling the conspiracy of the terrorists, stating that people will also understand the true motive of the enemies who want chaos and c
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"Pahalgam terror plot defeated by Civil Society", says Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind
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In an interview with ANI, Madani said that the country's civil society understood the "conspiracy" behind the Pahalgam terror attack, which was to create divide between communities in the nation. He further considered it as a bigger achievement than the Operation Sindoor.
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3rd Global Inclusion Summit & Awards 2025 powered by MatchBoard -Sparking
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 2: The Global Inclusion Summit & Awards 2025, presented by MatchBoard, concluded successfully on August 29th at Pride Plaza, Aerocity, New Delhi, galvanising leaders from industry, academia, and civil society to accelerate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ac
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UN Security Council to hold September briefing on Afghanistan as Otunbayev
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The UN Security Council will hold its quarterly briefing on Afghanistan in September, with Roza Otunbayeva presenting her final report. Civil society representatives and UN High Commissioner Volker Turk are expected to participate, while analysts stress the importance of fact-based discussio
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Indonesian groups suspend protest as security forces tighten grip in Jakar
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Indonesian students and civil society groups cancelled planned demonstrations in Jakarta on Monday after authorities tightened security in the capital, following a week of violent protests sparked by lawmakers' pay
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