OWSA Contributor

The report’s central message is hopeful amid the grim projections: adaptation works when strategically deployed.

As Afghanistan grapples with this latest natural disaster, the episode underscores the urgent need for both immediate humanitarian support and longer-term adaptation strategies.

This systemic marginalization extends beyond physical violence into the corridors of power, particularly for Dalit women.

Women for Afghanistan underscored that these discussions represent more than symbolic gatherings; they constitute concrete steps toward rebuilding national trust and laying the groundwork for a future political settlement that respects the rights and aspirations of all Afghans, particularly women and marginalised communities.

I get climate anxiety. Five years ago, I stopped reading the news. Because I chose to work where I could actually make a difference. I chose my battleground.

Stakeholders are calling on the government to explore alternative trade corridors, diplomatic engagement to secure safe passage, and urgent financial support for exporters facing liquidity crunches.

ILO’s Nepal country director Numan Özcan says that with evidence-based planning, increased investment, and inclusive social dialogue, the country can turn a potential setback into a catalyst for sustainable, job-rich development.

Independent observers note that without accountability, the culture of impunity will only deepen. Families continue to lose loved ones in suspicious circumstances, while officers operate with an apparent licence to kill.