Early Signs of Heat Waves in South Asia
In Bangladesh, the country’s meteorological department said on Sunday that a mild heat wave is sweeping Chattogram, Rangamati and...
Sexual Abuse Reported at Afghanistan’s Taliban-Run Madrasahs
Male students enrolled in Afghanistan’s Taliban-run religious schools say speak of sexual and physical abuse that has led some...
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Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Portrayal of Women in Media
The roundtable discussed promoting empowering narratives for women in media, exploring collaboration opportunities between media organizations, advocacy groups and...
Sri Lanka Set to Legalise Homes Made on Railway Property
Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardena said that squatters on lands belonging to Sri Lanka’s Railways Department will...
Earth’s ‘Life Support System’ is being Destroyed by Global Business Paradigm, UN Expert Warns
“Led by the ultrarich, with their private jets, yachts, massive mansions, space travel and hyperconsumptive lifestyles, humanity is exceeding...
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FAO report: Heatwaves and Floods Affect Rural Women and Men Differently, Widen Income Gap
A new study shows how the effects of climate...
Maldives Makes a First Foray into Hydroponic Farming
The hydroponic farming project was carried out by local...
There’s Progress on Gender Equality at the Workplace, But Glass Ceilings Persist: ILO
Yet, women remain under-represented in decision-making positions; fewer than...
War on Women? 9,000 Women Killed in Gaza Since Early October
An estimated 9,000 women have been reportedly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza to date. This figure is likely...
Sri Lanka: Economic Reform Act on the Anvil
“There’s a commonly held belief that taxes should be collected from the people gently, akin to plucking flowers without...
One in Eight People Are Now Living with Obesity
Countries with the highest combined rates of underweight and obesity in 2022 were island nations in the Pacific and...
Can Traditional Wisdom and Modern Challenges Coexist?
Baiga people practised shifting cultivation within the forested areas and refrained from ploughing the land, viewing it as akin...
Sexual Abuse Reported at Afghanistan’s Taliban-Run Madrasahs
Male students enrolled in Afghanistan’s Taliban-run religious schools say speak of sexual and physical...
The Power of Youth: In Vanuatu, Young Red Cross Volunteers Keep the Water Flowing
Youth Red Cross volunteers of Vanuatu join hands with elders and their communities to...
Thailand’s ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ for Myanmar Faces Pushback
Human rights activists and humanitarian workers on the Thai-Myanmar border remain highly sceptical of...
Asia Pacific Tops List of Most Impacted by Weather Perils
Climate change and associated weather perils will be a key driver of future economic...
Afghanistan
Sexual Abuse Reported at Afghanistan’s Taliban-Run Madrasahs
Male students enrolled in Afghanistan’s Taliban-run religious schools say...
World Bank Mission Review Progress of Higher Education Development in Pakistan
Highlighting the overall 83 per cent project progress, the...
Nepal PM Prachanda Concerned About Money Outflow for Higher Education
The Prime Minister was addressing the inauguration programme of...
Climate change
Climate Change will Further Strain the Resilience of Small Farmers
The unsustainable nature of farming operations and the escalating...
Dairy Farming
First Person: What I learnt from the Gabhales
Through the provision of livestock and associated training, the...
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The Power of Youth: In Vanuatu, Young Red Cross Volunteers Keep the Water Flowing
Youth Red Cross volunteers of Vanuatu join hands with...
Early Signs of Heat Waves in South Asia
In Bangladesh, the country’s meteorological department said on Sunday...
GEF Initiative to Curb Toxic Impacts of Agriculture in Seven Countries, Including India
Highly hazardous persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from agriculture release...