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European Union Parliament condemns 'gender apartheid policy' of Taliban in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The European Union Parliament passed a resolution, criticising the severe violation of human rights in Afghanistan and the "gender apartheid policy of the Taliban", reported Khaama Press.
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UNICEF launches 'YouthHub' platform in India to connect young people to fu
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5: To connect young people in India to future job opportunities, especially girls and marginalised youth, UNICEF launched an innovative, digital 'YouthHub' app. The platform, which functions as a digital ecosystem, was jointly launched by UNICEF Executive Director,
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Asian Games: PM Narendra Modi lauds 'Golden Girls' Jyothi Surekha, Aditi G
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"India's Women Archers win the Gold Medal in the Compound Team event! Congratulations to @VJSurekha, @Parrneettt, and Aditi Gopichand! Their flawless performance, focus, and dedication have made our nation incredibly proud. This victory is a testament to their exceptional skill and teamwork,
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World Food Program to provide assistance to 1.3 mn people across Afghanist
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank earlier announced that it approved USD 400 million in grants to protect the welfare and livelihoods of vulnerable Afghan people, particularly women and girls, and ease the adverse impact of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Amnesty urges France to facilitate visa issuance for Afghan women, girls
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a recent move, Amnesty International has launched a campaign to urge the French government to facilitate the issuance of visas for Afghan women and girls, reported Khaama Press.
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Punjab: Father kills three daughters due to extreme poverty
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Three girls were killed by their own father due to the extreme poverty being faced by the family.
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Pakistan: Religious leaders, locals stop girls from playing cricket match
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Ayesha Ayaz, a 12-year-old budding athlete, had taken the initiative to arrange the match for girls who belonged to Babuzai and Kabal tehsils. However, several prayer leaders and elders before the start of the match and stopped girls from participating in it.
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Women and men are not equal: Taliban Education Minister
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Taliban-appointed acting minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadim emphasized that based on Sharia, men and women are not equal, reported TOLO News.
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Vimukti Sanstha Empowers Underprivileged Girls to Shine on the Global Stag
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30: Vimukti Sanstha, a beacon of hope and empowerment for underprivileged girls in India, presents with pride two exceptional young talents who are set to represent the nation at the prestigious Under-19 Muay Thai World Championship 2023 in Turkey, which will be
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World Bank approves USD 365 mn for advancing girls, women empowerment in W
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved USD 365 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to increase girls’ and women’s access to learning, economic opportunities, and utilization of health services, and to strengthen the institutional capacity for gender equ
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UN Deputy Secretary-General calls for putting pressure on Taliban to ensur
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Mohammed while speaking at a press conference, said that the situation of women and girls is getting worse day by day in Afghanistan.
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UN meeting presses Taliban for violating women's rights in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As many as 11 countries have put pressure on the Taliban government for violating women's rights in Afghanistan during the United Nations (UN) meeting, reported Khaama Press.
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