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    Two of Every Five Pakistani Children Out of School

    The report from the Pakistan Institute of Education says that the country's school dropout rate is high, while universal enrolment has not been achieved...
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    Afghanistan

    UN Highlights Afghan Women’s Concerns at Doha Meeting

    The consultations follow talks in May 2023 and February 2024 and build upon the proposals outlined in an independent review on an integrated and...
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    Child Rights

    Ministry of Education Issues Advisory to ensure RTE Entitlements to Children with Special Needs

    The aim is to ensure the NEP 2020 objective of providing access to quality education for all, including children with special needs, thereby realising...
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    Asia Pacific

    Climate Change Widening Asia’s Education Gap

    Extreme heat and flooding are forcing kids to miss classes across Asia, amid concerns that climate change could be contributing to widening education gap....
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    Status of Higher Education in India – What does Government Data Say?

    Although in absolute terms the budget allocations have grown after the introduction of the New Education Policy in 2020, the rise in the total...
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    Features

    Gaza’s Science and Tech Experts Targeted in Assaults

    IT experts, computer engineers, scientists targeted in ongoing attacks in Gaza. The rebuilding of the infrastructure ‘could take more than 20 years’. Amr Rageh Palestinian academics...
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    Afghanistan

    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 to end their education. Male students...
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    Afghanistan

    How Afghan Women Connect and Learn in the Face of Taliban Restrictions

    Social media has become a lifeline for many women and girls in Afghanistan but not all can afford it. The prevalence of social media usage...
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    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
    Afghanistan

    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
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    Lawmakers in Maldives Pledge to Support Women Leaders

    Participants at the meeting recommitted themselves to working with all stakeholders to advance the ICPD PoA and achieve the 2030 Agenda and reaffirmed the 2024 Oslo Statement of Commitment.

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    Agri-business

    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
    Afghanistan

    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
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