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    Wheels of Care: Sri Lanka Approves of Scooters and Motorbikes for Midwives and Health Workers

    As scooters and motorbikes hit the roads in the coming months and years, they will carry more than just health workers – they will transport hope, expertise, and care to the doorsteps of countless Sri Lankan families.

    Rights Groups Demand Immediate Repeal of Taliban Regulation Accused of Legalizing Child Marriage

    The coming weeks will likely see intensified advocacy campaigns, potential UN discussions, and continued reporting from independent Afghan media outlets operating in exile.

    Sri Lanka: Police Sound Alarm on Rising Teenage Pregnancies; Call for Stronger Family Vigilance

    As Sri Lanka navigates post-economic challenges and evolving social norms, addressing teenage pregnancy requires balancing cultural sensitivities with evidence-based interventions.

    Nepal: Activists Push Back Against Government Bid to Lower Marriage Age to 18

    Critics of the proposal argue it may prioritize easing legal complexities for existing practices over long-term societal progress.

    Defying the Muzzle: Aurat March 2026 Takes Over Karachi Despite Draconian State Restrictions

    As the sun set over Karachi’s coastline, the initial atmosphere of fear evaporated, replaced by a collective roar of triumph. The 2026 Aurat March proved that bureaucratic red tape, restrictive NOCs, and pre-emptive arrests cannot suppress grassroots resistance.

    A Silent Emergency: Afghanistan Sees One Maternal Death Every Hour Amid Collapsing Healthcare

    Skyrocketing poverty means that women are increasingly malnourished and weak during their pregnancies.

    ICRC Bolsters Afghanistan’s Fragile Health System with Care for 1.2 Million Amid Soaring Humanitarian Needs

    As World Health Day focuses global attention on the right to health, the ICRC’s report serves as a reminder that in Afghanistan this right remains fragile.

    NACO Convenes ‘Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala’ to Accelerate HIV Response in Priority Districts of Haryana and Delhi

    With sustained vigilance and coordinated action, officials expressed confidence that India is on track to declare HIV/AIDS under control by 2027.
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    Defying Destiny: A 14-Year-Old’s Stand Against Child Marriage in Rural Nepal

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    Defying Destiny: A 14-Year-Old’s Stand Against Child Marriage in Rural Nepal

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