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    Bangladesh: Discord over Women’s Political Representation and Structure of Parliament

    Beyond gender, structural reform discussions aim to shift from a unicameral legislature to a bicameral one – a vision that most parties accept in principle.

    ‘Pressure’ on Top Rights Body Alarms Pakistani Activists

    In a strongly worded statement issued on July 2, the Lahore-based HRCP warned that recent efforts by authorities to block its public events and intimidate staff represent an unprecedented assault on its mission since the organisation was founded in 1987.

    Nepal: President Leads National Paddy Day Celebrations, Calls for Agricultural Transformation

    President Paudel expressed concern over Nepal’s increasing reliance on imported rice and paddy. He underscored the importance of adopting climate-smart technologies and making use of domestic human resources to foster self-reliance in agriculture.

    Indigenous Peoples Sidelined in Global Climate Fight, UN Warns

    From green energy projects imposed without consent to policy decisions made in rooms where Indigenous voices are absent, these communities are too often excluded from climate solutions, displaced by them, and denied the resources to lead the way.

    UN Forum Tackles Slavery Reparations for Africa, People of African Descent

    The United Nations has acknowledged that slavery and the transatlantic slave trade were crimes against humanity and has called for remedial action.

    More Female Workers Can Drive Sri Lanka’s Growth, Not Stimulus: Treasury Secretary

    Sri Lanka’s history of economic instability, marked by multiple currency collapses and inflation crises, has been exacerbated by excessive monetary stimulus and fiscal mismanagement.

    Building Smart Villages: A New Paradigm for Rural Development in India

    By training villagers in digital skills and providing them with the tools to access government services, these initiatives improve livelihoods and foster a sense of empowerment in rural communities.

    A Cash Crisis Forces UN to Re-Figure its Budget and Freeze Staff Hiring

    The United States currently pays about 22 per cent of the United Nations’ regular budget and 27 per cent of the peacekeeping budget. As of now, the United States owes $1.5 billion to the UN’s regular budget.
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    Afghan Refugees Expelled from Iran and Exposed to Horrific Abuse

    Currently, Afghanistan is in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis, marked by the oppressive rule of the Taliban regime.

    Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

    The results highlight not only the effectiveness of emergency vaccination, but also the critical role of preparedness and speed in response to emerging threats.

    Cabinet approves the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

    The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana draws inspiration from NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme and first of its kind focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors.

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    Afghan Refugees Expelled from Iran and Exposed to Horrific Abuse

    Currently, Afghanistan is in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis, marked by the oppressive rule of the Taliban regime.

    Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

    The results highlight not only the effectiveness of emergency vaccination, but also the critical role of preparedness and speed in response to emerging threats.
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