Sexual and reproductive health

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

With sustained vigilance and coordinated action, officials expressed confidence that India is on track to declare HIV/AIDS under control by 2027.

In response to the survey’s release, advocates are pushing for enhanced government action. While Nepal has ratified international conventions like the Convention on the Rights of the Child, implementation lags. Proposed measures include strengthening school retention programmes, providing scholarships for girls from poor families, and enforcing anti-child marriage laws more rigorously.