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    Child Rights

    Justice is Not a Privilege, It is a Right for Every Child: Justice Savitri Ratho

    Justice Madan Lokur, Chairperson of the United Nations’ Internal Justice Council and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, emphasised the need for meaningful access to justice for children—as victims, as accused, and as those in need of care and protection, in all their avatars.
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    Child mortality

    A Planet in Peril: The Fight for Climate Justice at the International Court of Justice

    The health impacts of the climate crisis do not fall evenly. Vulnerable populations — women, children, ethnic minorities, and those in poverty — bear the brunt.
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    Empowerment

    First Meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB)

    There was emphasis on the pivotal role of social audits in bringing transparency and driving corrective actions based on valuable feedback from citizens. The first...
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    Afghanistan

    Taliban: The Return of Misogynistic Gynophobes in Afghanistan

    The Taliban’s priority is not saving the economy and the country from these disasters. Instead, it didn’t take too long for the fundamentalist group...
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    Civil society

    Women demand peace and justice on the streets of Myanmar

    The coming Tuesday 8 March will be the second international women’s day since the brutal coup erupted in Myanmar – and women remain fiercely...
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    Accountability

    Latin America’s most corrupt countries – a roll call

    Data collected by Transparency International looks at bribery, the diversion of public funds, officials using their office for private gain, conflicts of interest and...
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    Civil society

    Time for Public Conversation, Justice after ‘Blasphemy’ killing in Pakistan, say Rights Activists

    People from all walks of life have been shocked and condemned the lynching of Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, a Sri Lankan factor manager working in...
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    Democracy

    UN Expert Warns of “Perfect Storm” Threatening Elections and Free Speech in Digital Age

    Drawing on a year-long consultation process with civil society, journalists, human rights defenders, electoral officials, and social media companies, Khan identified three intersecting trends that are accelerating the crisis.
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    Agri-business

    Govt Announces Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agri Land

    Agroforestry, which integrates trees into farming systems, has been consistently championed by the government as a multi-faceted solution to national priorities. These include doubling farmers' income, increasing tree cover outside traditional forest areas, mitigating climate change, reducing timber imports, and ensuring sustainable land management.
    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.

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    Democracy

    UN Expert Warns of “Perfect Storm” Threatening Elections and Free Speech in Digital Age

    Drawing on a year-long consultation process with civil society, journalists, human rights defenders, electoral officials, and social media companies, Khan identified three intersecting trends that are accelerating the crisis.
    Agri-business

    Govt Announces Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agri Land

    Agroforestry, which integrates trees into farming systems, has been consistently championed by the government as a multi-faceted solution to national priorities. These include doubling farmers' income, increasing tree cover outside traditional forest areas, mitigating climate change, reducing timber imports, and ensuring sustainable land management.
    Asia Pacific

    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.
    Democracy

    UN Expert Warns of “Perfect Storm” Threatening Elections and Free Speech in Digital Age

    Drawing on a year-long consultation process with civil society, journalists, human rights defenders, electoral officials, and social media companies, Khan identified three intersecting trends that are accelerating the crisis.
    Agroforestry

    Nepal: Foreign Minister Calls for Urgent International Climate Finance for Nepal’s Mountain Regions

    Though Nepal has introduced climate budget tagging to track climate-related public spending, gaps remain in strategy, transparency, and alignment with national climate goals.

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