The webinar saw active participation from the attendees and was instrumental in throwing light on and advancing the important discussion on women’s work in agriculture.
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.
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.
The report warns that the world risks locking itself into a future of escalating plastic pollution, rising costs, and mounting environmental and health consequences
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.
For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
As the June 12 deadline approaches, the ministry will likely receive a wide array of ideas. The challenge will be synthesizing them into a coherent, actionable medium- to long-term strategy that delivers the 20 per cent target without compromising growth or equity.
For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
Many families, desperate for closure or suspicious of the remains' authenticity, choose to cut open the coffins themselves, sometimes in the presence of local morgue workers or relatives.