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    Ukraine Refugee Rape Survivors Struggle to Access Abortions in Conservative Poland

    As well as complying with the stringent laws on abortions, refugees must also battle widespread stigmatisation fuelled by a vocally anti-abortion government. The right-wing,...
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    Afghanistan

    Afghan Moms Receive a Fresh Start in the United States

    Despite the quality care she received, she still prefers the Afghan medical system. “Our doctors in Afghanistan were more knowledgeable,” said Freshta, who spent...
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    COVID-19

    Researchers Document Profound Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Women and Girls in Asia-Pacific

    A research by the Joint Asian Population and Development Association (APDA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has documented the impact of the...
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    Climate change

    Dangers Pakistani Pregnant Women Face in Extreme Summer Heat

    Rising summer temperatures are exacerbating existing inequities in maternal and newborn health in Pakistan. Sexual and reproductive health and rights are central to climate...
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    Gender

    Air raid sirens, a baby’s first cry: A first-time mother speaks on giving birth during conflict in Ukraine

    A 25-year-old woman living in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, started having contractions on 24 February, the day the Russian Federation launched a military offensive...
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    COVID-19

    Increased investment critical to end female genital mutilation as COVID-19 rages on

    In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly designated 6 February as the international day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation, with the aim...
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    Child marriage

    Nepal’s population experts caution on COVID-19

    New data shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on sexual and reproductive health programmes in Nepal. Experts worry that they won’t...
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    Education for all

    Tabled marriage bill in India may add to population decline

    A bill before India's lawmakers proposes to raise marriageable age for women to 21 years. Already India’s fertility rate has dropped below replacement level....
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    El Niño and a Monsoon in Crisis: 64% Rainfall Deficit Grips India as Clouds Fail to Deliver

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    Only 10% of Tracked Government Spending Directly Addresses Heatwaves: Report Flags Urgent Need for Dedicated Heat Finance in India

    The report comes as India is in the grip of a escalating heat crisis and heatwaves are becoming more frequent, intense, and deadly, threatening lives, livelihoods, public health, agriculture, and economic productivity.
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    Historic US-Iran Deal Ends War, Reopens Hormuz Strait Amid Cautious Global Optimism and Israeli Skepticism

    International mediators, including Qatar, continue to play pivotal roles. The coming weeks will test whether this ceasefire evolves into a comprehensive framework for Middle East security or remains a fragile pause.

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    Agriculture

    El Niño and a Monsoon in Crisis: 64% Rainfall Deficit Grips India as Clouds Fail to Deliver

    For millions of Indians whose lives and livelihoods are tied to the rains, the coming weeks will be critical.
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    Only 10% of Tracked Government Spending Directly Addresses Heatwaves: Report Flags Urgent Need for Dedicated Heat Finance in India

    The report comes as India is in the grip of a escalating heat crisis and heatwaves are becoming more frequent, intense, and deadly, threatening lives, livelihoods, public health, agriculture, and economic productivity.
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    Jewar’s Growth Story Must Not Repeat NCR’s Infrastructure Mistakes

    The Jewar airport is expected to reshape investment patterns, logistics networks, real estate activity and regional mobility across a large part of western Uttar Pradesh.

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