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Afghan women continue to face exclusion from education, jobs under Taliban
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Four years into Taliban rule, Afghan women remain barred from government, education, and most jobs, UN Special Representative Susan Ferguson said, Tolo News reported. Half of female staff in civil society organizations lost jobs due to funding cuts, while activists warn this exclusion harms
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Fifteen million primary-age girls out of school globally due to gender dis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally, a new report by UN Women revealed on Wednesday.
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UN warns Afghan women face "increasingly untenable" situation and risk rem
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Women warns that Afghan women face worsening restrictions, risking exclusion from public life. Dozens of UN female staff were threatened in May, while women activists urge the Islamic Emirate to allow education and work opportunities. Many women struggle to earn livelihoods under ongoing
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UN report reveals death threats to Afghan women amid Taliban rights crackd
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN report reveals that Afghan women working for the UN face death threats amid Taliban restrictions since 2021. The Taliban deny involvement. The report also highlights severe violations of women's rights, including bans on education and public presence, and ICC arrest warrants against T
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Germany sees sharp rise in Afghan women asylum seekers amid Taliban repres
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Germany has seen a sharp rise in asylum applications from Afghan women due to Taliban repression and EU rulings recognising gender-based persecution. Over 9,500 women have sought refuge this year, with experts warning that international support is needed to handle the growing number of vulne
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Pakistan: Women's Action Forum reports over 2000 gender violence cases in
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The report, based on daily monitoring of media outlets by WAF's Hyderabad chapter, paints a grim picture of entrenched misogyny, state inaction, and patriarchal impunity that continues to claim the lives and dignity of countless women and girls.
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Merck Foundation and Ministry of Gender Equality of Mauritius Train the Jo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Port Louis [Mauritius]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 7: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted the Fourth Edition of their "Merck Foundation Health Media Training" in partnership with Ministry of Gender Equality & Family Welfare, Mauritius. The tr
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Delhi: Two nabbed for killing eunuch by slitting her throat
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The deceased has been identified as Karan alias Annu, resident of Khichripur, Delhi, aged about 25 years. The deceased, a eunuch by gender identity, was presently residing in Village Chilla.
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Pakistan: New report reveals alarming surge in gender-based violence in Si
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new report by the Women Action Forum reveals over 2,500 gender-based violence cases in Sindh from 2021 to 2024. Most perpetrators were family members, with rising suicides and honor killings. Activists blame police inaction and call out Pakistan's failure to protect women.
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Swiggy Launches 'Mom'entum Policy: A Multi-Year Maternity Program Supporti
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 31: Swiggy, India's leading on-demand convenience platform, today announced significant enhancements to its parental care policy with the introduction of 'Mom'entum 2.0--a comprehensive, multi-year program designed to support mothers at every stage of thei
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Merck Foundation Provides Training for Journalists from 35 Countries Durin
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Harare [Zimbabwe]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025, in presence of Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and African & Asian Fir
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Former TN CM Panneerselvam urges Centre to release ₹2,151 crore for
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Samagra Shiksha Scheme is being implemented jointly by the Central and State Governments with the primary objectives of ensuring quality education for children studying from pre-primary to higher secondary levels, increasing student enrollment, providing equal opportunities for all child
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