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UN Chief Reaffirms Support for Bangladesh Amid Political Transition and Rohingya Crisis

Amnesty International has also sounded the alarm, calling on donor countries to step up financial support. According to UNHCR, 95 per cent of Rohingya households depend on humanitarian aid, and food ration reductions will push them deeper into hunger and insecurity.

OWSA Contributor - 17 March 2025

Corruption

In the Rajya Sabha: Government Intensifies Fight Against Digital Arrest Scams

At the heart of the government's strategy is the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, tasked with coordinating efforts to combat all forms of cybercrime, including digital arrest scams.

OWSA Staff - 13 March 2025

Air

The Apocalyptic Haze: Pakistan’s Smog Crisis

This smog season, AQI levels exceeding 1,000 have become routine, with Multan even breaching the 2,000 mark. Hospitals are overflowing with patients suffering from respiratory ailments, their numbers a stark testament to the invisible enemy in the air.

OWSA Contributor - 13 March 2025

Accountability

Lanka Wind Energy Dispute: Adani Offers to Proceed on Original Terms; Sri Lanka Insists on Price Revision

Whether the two parties can bridge the gap and reach a mutually acceptable agreement remains to be seen. The Sri Lankan government's insistence on price revision and Adani’s re-affirmation of the initial terms, clearly sets the stage for a tense negotiation period.

OWSA Contributor - 12 March 2025

Accountability

Afghanistan: As Taliban’s Isolation Grows, Top UN Envoy Calls for ‘A Moment of Realism’

Severe funding shortfalls have already forced the closure of more than 200 health facilities, impacting nearly two million people, as well as resulted in significant reductions to essential malnutrition services.

OWSA Contributor - 12 March 2025

Accountability

Bangladesh: Amid Rising Tensions, Inflation, Information Advisor Raises anti-India Bogey

Known for his loud-mouthing and raising the anti-India bogey, Mahfuj Alam utilised his verified Facebook account to address the nation's pressing challenges at approximately 3:00 AM on Tuesday.

OWSA Contributor - 11 March 2025

Agri-technology

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.

OWSA Contributor - 11 March 2025

Accountability

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.

Inter Press Service - 11 March 2025

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Child Rights15 May 2025

High Costs Keep Sri Lanka’s Poor Children Out of Pre-Primary Education, Warns Human Rights Watch

An overwhelming number of Sri Lankan households subsist on less than Rs. 1000 a day, or roughly Rs. 30,000 a month. These families are compelled to make impossible choices – often between food and education – leading many to defer or forgo early education for their children.

Disaster Management14 May 2025

Nepal: Kathmandu’s Monsoon Preparedness Draws Concern Amidst Rising Disaster Risks

From inadequate rescue equipment and poor inter-agency coordination to health vulnerabilities and absent local representatives, the Kathmandu Valley is staring down a potentially dangerous monsoon season.

Human rights14 May 2025

Nepal Moves to Transform Prisons into Industrial Villages Amid Calls for Reform

In a significant push to reform Nepal’s prison system, Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has vowed to transform correctional facilities across the country into "industrial villages" aimed at rehabilitation, productivity, and human rights.