In the past five years, 88 per cent of countries have passed laws to eliminate violence against women and girls. 44 per cent are working towards improving the quality of education and training. More girls are now attending secondary and tertiary education compared to boys.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Justice for All expressed alarm over the deteriorating law and order situation, particularly as the nation undergoes significant political transition.
A central concern of the report is India's underutilized demographic dividend. Despite having a large working-age population, the country's labor force participation rate stands at a mere 56.4 percent, significantly lower than its peers.
As the third year of war unfolds, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine remains one of the most pressing global emergencies. The need for sustainable peace cannot be overstated.
UNAMA’s quarterly report highlighted sections of the ministry’s law, claiming it imposes new restrictions on women. It stated that the law formalises previous decrees and broadens existing limitations while introducing additional ones.
The mass mobilisation saw participation from people across different backgrounds, including women and children. Faced with this growing opposition, the former government resorted to increasingly violent means to maintain power. The UN report describes a deliberate strategy orchestrated at the highest levels of the former administration.
Hydroponics uses less water and is more productive than soil-based agriculture and can be carried out all year round. Though hydroponics can be expensive and difficult to install, all it requires at its most basic level is the plants, water, a container and a source of light.
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.
The combination of a 15 per cent national deficit, a 28 per cent southern shortfall and the monsoon’s early withdrawal has turned what was once a forecast risk into a lived crisis for millions dependent on rainfed agriculture.
As climate variability continues to reshape river systems across South Asia, the Gujarat hilsa story serves as a vivid reminder that traditional food geographies are no longer fixed.
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.
The combination of a 15 per cent national deficit, a 28 per cent southern shortfall and the monsoon’s early withdrawal has turned what was once a forecast risk into a lived crisis for millions dependent on rainfed agriculture.
Researchers say this makes it well-suited to planting in fire-affected areas for quick reforestation and regeneration — although experts also stress the need for a mix of species.
The new campaign criticises the international community’s shift toward what the group calls “silence and normalization.” Despite widespread initial outrage, some countries have engaged with the Taliban on pragmatic grounds.