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AKON meets Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej to discuss progra
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/Dubai [UAE], October 22 (ANI/BusinessWire India): AKON, the Senegalese descent international superstar met the Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, at her office to discuss the programs of Merck Foundation, and opportunities of collaboration to support
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BJP's Anila Singh slams Priyanka Gandhi for promising freebies to girls if
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): As Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announced freebies such as smartphones for Class 12 girls and electric scooters to all graduate girls if the Congress comes to power in Uttar Pradesh, state BJP spokesperson Anila Singh has s
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As protest turns violent in Kabul, Taliban beat up journalists, women
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 21 (ANI): A group of women staged a protest in Kabul on Thursday demanding that schools be opened for girls, but the protest grew violent and the Taliban beat up the protesters who included women and journalists, local media reported.
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Women and civil society activists protest in Kabul
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 21 (ANI): Dozens of women and civil society activists protested on Thursday in Kabul over economic problems and the closed schools for girls, local media reported.
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What lies ahead for women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule?
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 20 (ANI): Amid the Taliban gaining control of Afghanistan, there is widespread concern that the withdrawal of US and allied forces would spell disaster for even the modest gains achieved for women and girls in Afghanistan.
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AFC Women's Asian Cup a stepping stone for young girls, says Bala Devi
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): The impending football fever in India is fast approaching as today marks the three-month countdown for Asia's flagship tournament for women's football - AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, set to commence on January 20 next year.
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Having strong muscles is not a man's domain: Taapsee Pannu
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): 'Girls should only do cardio, lifting is for guys', 'You won't look like a girl if you build muscles' -- it's 2021 and women are still facing such stereotypical fitness-related remarks. Actor Taapsee Pannu is completely against the common no
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Taliban say Afghan girls will return to secondary schools soon
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 18 (ANI): Amid widespread criticism over human rights issues in Afghanistan, the Taliban has said girls will be allowed to return to secondary schools soon.
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J-K police hold self-defence training programme for girls in Udhampur
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 17 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir police has organised a one-month long self-defence training programme called Mission Shakti for girl students in Udhampur district.
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Taliban allow girls to attend secondary, high schools: UN
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], October 16 (ANI): During a press conference here, Deputy head of the UNICEF Omar Abdi cited the Taliban officials that Afghan girls will soon be allowed to attend secondary and high schools, a media report said.
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Turkish Foreign Minister asks Taliban to form inclusive govt
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 16 (ANI): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the formation of an inclusive government and the rights of Afghan women and girls were discussed at the meeting with the Taliban's delegation that was led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaq
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Int'l community cannot ignore Afghan crisies: UN official
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): The international community cannot look away from the multiple crises unfolding in Afghanistan, said a UN official, adding that Hunger the plight of women and girls, the looming economic crisis and COVID-19 remain alarming and require urgent action.
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