type here...
More
    - Advertisement -

    Countries

    Child marriage

    Defying Destiny: A 14-Year-Old’s Stand Against Child Marriage in Rural Nepal

    As Nepal strives to meet global Sustainable Development Goals, stories like hers illuminate both the entrenched problems and the pathways to change.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Agriculture

    El Niño Threatens Double-Digit Food Inflation in Sri Lanka by Late 2026

    As Sri Lanka’s economy stabilises under the new government, a looming El Niño threatens to reignite food inflation and test hard-won gains. Sri Lanka, still...
    OWSA Contributor -
    Civil society

    Pakistan: 40 Killed as Quetta-Peshawar Bus Plunges into Ravine in Zhob

    As Pakistan grapples with this heartbreak, the incident serves as a stark call to action.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Civil society

    Life Sentence for Baloch Activists Sparks Widespread Condemnation as ‘Political Vendetta’

    The conviction relates to violence during the Baloch Raji Muchi (Baloch National Gathering) organised by the BYC in Gwadar in July 2024.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Employment

    Sri Lanka Regains Upper-Middle-Income Status

    As the World Bank has highlighted, maintaining upper-middle status requires not just recovery momentum but deep structural reforms to drive sustainable, inclusive growth.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan: Pakistan Airstrikes Spark Fear and Flight in Paktia as Taliban Pushes Unity

    Residents describe scenes of chaos and heartbreak. Homes reduced to rubble, families torn apart, and an overwhelming sense of vulnerability have gripped the community.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Accountability

    Maldives Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16: Balancing Protection and Digital Freedom

    For the Maldives, this represents more than regulation; it’s an opportunity to pioneer a balanced digital future that honours cultural values, Islamic principles, and the well-being of its youth while embracing innovation.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Climate change

    Pakistan: Provincial Authority Issues GLOF Alarm as Intense Heat Accelerates Glacial Melt

    The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued a high-alert warning for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.
    OWSA Contributor -
    1...242526...369Page 25 of 369
    - Advertisement -

    Latest News

    Empowerment

    Maiti Nepal Demands Probe into Alleged Cross-Border Surrogacy Racket

    Rights groups argue that without clear regulation, effective monitoring and economic alternatives, vulnerable women remain at risk.
    Child Rights

    Pakistan: 1.5 Million Children Faced Online Sexual Abuse in a Year

    The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act still uses the term “child pornography” for child sexual abuse material – an outdated phrasing that can minimise the gravity of the crime.
    El Nino

    IMF Hails Sri Lanka’s Resilient Growth Amid Rising External Risks

    The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country seeks to consolidate hard-won gains and move toward more durable, inclusive growth.

    Must read

    Empowerment

    Maiti Nepal Demands Probe into Alleged Cross-Border Surrogacy Racket

    Rights groups argue that without clear regulation, effective monitoring and economic alternatives, vulnerable women remain at risk.
    Child Rights

    Pakistan: 1.5 Million Children Faced Online Sexual Abuse in a Year

    The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act still uses the term “child pornography” for child sexual abuse material – an outdated phrasing that can minimise the gravity of the crime.
    - Advertisement -

    You might also likeRELATED
    Recommended to you

    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Mass Protests Erupt Over Rape

    Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi students took to the streets across the country early Sunday in a massive outcry against rape and crimes against women, following the brutal sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl in Magura.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Asia Pacific

    The Discourse on Modern Forms of Slavery Needs to be Mainstreamed

    Due to the hierarchical and inter-generational discrimination they have...
    OWSA Contributor -
    Agriculture

    Seeds of Resilience: Recognizing Women Farmers in India

    Socio-cultural norms and practices further exacerbate the challenges faced...
    OWSA Contributor -
    Clean tech

    Nepal Tables Sweeping Waste Management Bill with Fines Up to Rs 1 Million

    Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal tabled the Bill to Amend and Consolidate Laws Relating to Waste Management.
    El Nino

    IMF Hails Sri Lanka’s Resilient Growth Amid Rising External Risks

    The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country seeks to consolidate hard-won gains and move toward more durable, inclusive growth.
    Child mortality

    Super El Niño Could Claim Over 451,000 Lives; India Ranks Fourth in Projected Heat Deaths

    The Climate Impact Lab plans to update its projections as El Niño evolves, providing decision-makers with continually refined guidance. The message is clear: the Super El Niño of 2026–27 is both a humanitarian emergency and a warning.

    Editor Picks

    Climate Change

    Hot Topics

    About OWSA

    OWSA aims to be the place global citizens turn to for news and views concerning human development from across SouthAsia – the kind of news untouched by the mainstream media. We do not sell fear.

    Follow Us

    © 2021 All Rights Reserved. www.owsa.in