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India, Russia discuss evolving situation in Afghanistan; outline prioritie
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): India and Russia on Monday discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan and outlined the priorities which include ensuring the formation of a truly inclusive and representative government, combating terrorism and drug trafficking, providing immediate h
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If we want social equality, upper caste women should be pulled out of thei
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Anuppur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 25 (ANI): While talking about the rights of women, State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Bisahulal Singh on Wednesday said that upper caste and influential people restrict their womenfolk to the household, so if we want social equality, then these
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UN calls for more inclusive Afghanistan government as rights of women, gir
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], November 18 (ANI): The United Nations calls for a more inclusive government in Afghanistan as the country has seen a curtailment of the fundamental rights of women and girls under the Taliban rule, a special UN envoy said on Wednesday.
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Shringla, EU official developments, priorities in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla had a telephonic conversation with Stefano Sannino, Secretary-General of European External Action Service (EEAS), during which they stressed the importance of preventing Afghanistan from being used as a base fo
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US not yet ready to provide financial aid to Afghanistan via Taliban regim
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 8 (ANI): National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said that the US is yet not ready to provide financial aid to Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan until they fulfil their commitments like inclusive government, protecting rights of women and not allowing the Afg
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Women's rights under grave attack in Afghanistan after Taliban takeover
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 26 (ANI): Rights of women in Afghanistan came under grave attack soon after the Taliban took control of the country unfolding a tragedy in front of the world's eyes, a media report said.
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UN chief calls on Taliban to keep promises to observe rights of women, gir
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], October 11 (ANI/Sputnik): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the Taliban should deliver on their promises to observe the rights of women and girls.
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Top UK officials hold talks with Taliban on humanitarian crisis, terrorism
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 6 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's High Representative, Simon Gass, and Charge d'Affaires of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in Doha, Dr Martin Longden met with senior members of the Taliban and held discussions on several issues including the humanitarian
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Taliban attempt to present themselves as different from past, experts doub
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Taliban have after over two decades again seized control of Afghanistan's capital Kabul. This time, however, they have pledged to protect the rights of women and minorities and assured that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would not pose a threat to a
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J-K govt committed to protecting rights of women, minorities in the UT: L
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 28 (ANI): A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi (SADD) on Monday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here.
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Aid organization Oxfam condemns US embargo on Cuba
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Havana [Cuba], May 26 (ANI/Xinhua): The US embargo against Cuba affects the rights of women, adolescents and girls, Oxfam, a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations focusing on global poverty alleviation, said Tuesday.
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European Parliament asks Pakistan to protect women and girls from discrimi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Aug 28 (ANI): The European Parliament has asked Pakistan to protect the rights of women and girls after rising incidents of honour killings, acid attacks and social restrictions on movement and jobs reported from the country.
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