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    Cooperatives

    NITI’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform and New Shop Launch ‘EmpowHER Biz’

    Through EmpowHER Biz, WEP and New Shop aim to create a robust ecosystem that fosters women-led businesses and accelerates growth in the retail sector.
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    Child marriage

    Pakistan: Shagufta Khan’s Mission Against Child Marriages in Balochistan

    While grassroots activism continues to challenge entrenched norms, the legislative battle against child marriages in Balochistan has been disappointingly sluggish.
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    Disaster risk reduction

    India’s Jal Jeevan Mission is Ensuring Safe Drinking Water

    Currently, there are 2,113 water testing laboratories across the country, with 1,381 accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
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    Afghanistan

    UN Human Rights Chief Calls on Taliban to Reverse NGO Employment Ban on Afghan Women

    As international pressure mounts, the fate of Afghan women remains a pivotal issue in the global debate on human rights and Afghanistan’s future.
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    Afghanistan

    UNODC Global Human Trafficking Report: Victims Up 25 Per Cent; Children Exploited; Forced Labour Cases Spike

    The Report records a 25 per cent increase in the number of trafficking victims detected globally in 2022 compared to 2019 pre-pandemic figures. Between 2019 and 2022, the global number of victims detected for trafficking for forced labour surged by 47 per cent.
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    Afghanistan

    Taliban Ban Women from Education in Private Medical Institutes

    The latest decision to block medical education further narrows the already bleak opportunities available to Afghan women, denying them a pathway to meaningful careers and independence.
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    Accountability

    Over 60 Sri Lankans Face Potential Sanctions for Alleged Economic and Human Rights Crimes

    The call for sanctions coincides with international pressure for reform within Sri Lanka. Critics argue that the lack of accountability perpetuates a culture of impunity, allowing economic and human rights violations to continue unchecked.
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    Empowerment

    Without a Moral Mainframe, AI Will Stymy Gender Equality

    We must expedite moves to encourage women into the sector and ensure they are fairly treated and exempt from sexism during their careers.
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    Health Policy

    India Approves First Dengue Vaccine: A Milestone Against a Growing Threat

    For millions of Indians living under the constant shadow of dengue this development brings cautious optimism.
    Finance and Economy

    India Advances Against Hunger, But Nutritious Diets Elude Millions as Global Food Security Wobbles

    India should accelerate focus on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and climate-resilient varieties through R&D, irrigation, seeds, and extension services.
    Cooperatives

    NABARD Boosts Rural Heritage: 28 New GI Tags Take Total to 176

    As India celebrates its rich diversity, NABARD’s push for GI registrations not only safeguards centuries-old traditions but also fuels economic empowerment in rural heartlands, turning cultural assets into sustainable livelihoods.

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    Health Policy

    India Approves First Dengue Vaccine: A Milestone Against a Growing Threat

    For millions of Indians living under the constant shadow of dengue this development brings cautious optimism.
    Finance and Economy

    India Advances Against Hunger, But Nutritious Diets Elude Millions as Global Food Security Wobbles

    India should accelerate focus on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and climate-resilient varieties through R&D, irrigation, seeds, and extension services.
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    Civil society

    Political Consulting is Changing the Face of Election Campaigns

    The professionalization of politics has undoubtedly brought efficiency. Yet efficiency alone cannot substitute for legitimacy or internal strength. As political parties increasingly rely on consultants, the real test lies not in how loudly they can communicate, but in how accurately they can interpret their own political realities.
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    Bangladesh

    At Cairo D8 Meet, Pakistan PM Sharif and Bangladesh’s Yunus Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

    The spokesperson said that Bangladesh and Pakistan have pledged to fortify their bilateral relations, exploring new avenues of cooperation in trade, commerce, culture, and health.
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    Accountability

    COVID-19 Could Derail SDGs for Next Five Years, Says Report

    The progress of SDGs was already lagging before the...
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    COVID-19

    Nepal’s Recurring Credit Booms: A Pattern of Boom and Bust

    International lessons, from global financial crises to regional experiences, highlight that unmanaged credit booms rarely end well.
    Finance and Economy

    India Advances Against Hunger, But Nutritious Diets Elude Millions as Global Food Security Wobbles

    India should accelerate focus on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and climate-resilient varieties through R&D, irrigation, seeds, and extension services.
    Accountability

    Bangladesh Seeks Three-Year LDC Grace Period to Implement Sweeping Banking and Tax Overhauls

    Bangladesh’s economy faces headwinds including inflation, weak private investment, and global uncertainties.

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