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    J&K Women’s Special Cells Face Imminent Closure; Citizens Demand Urgent Intervention

    The trained social workers engaged by the special cells ensure that women can navigate legal procedures with dignity and support.
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    Features

    Online Harassment of Women Gets Amplified by Biased Algorithms

    Algorithms are trained on vast datasets that reflect historical and societal biases. When these biases go unchecked, they become ingrained in the technology itself, reinforcing discrimination and amplifying online harassment against women.
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    Accountability

    Afghanistan: As Taliban’s Isolation Grows, Top UN Envoy Calls for ‘A Moment of Realism’

    Severe funding shortfalls have already forced the closure of more than 200 health facilities, impacting nearly two million people, as well as resulted in significant reductions to essential malnutrition services.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Mass Protests Erupt Over Rape

    Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi students took to the streets across the country early Sunday in a massive outcry against rape and crimes against women, following the brutal sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl in Magura.
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    Empowerment

    International Women’s Day, 2025: Women’s Rights Face ‘Unprecedented’ Pushbacks

    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.
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    Civil society

    Justice for All Calls for Government Action Amid Rising Violence in Sri Lanka

    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.
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    Child Rights

    UN in Ukraine Prepares for the Worst, Hopes for the Best

    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.
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    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan Women’s Rights: Ministry of Vice and Virtue Rejects UNAMA Accusations

    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.
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    UN Warns of Mounting Crises in Afghanistan as Security Incidents Surge 57% Under Taliban Control

    In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.
    Civil society

    Sri Lanka’s Prisons in Crisis: Overcrowding, Mental Health Collapse, and Calls for Comprehensive Reform

    Sri Lanka’s prison system is under intense scrutiny following multiple deaths in custody.
    Afghanistan

    Wildlife in Peril: Illegal Hunting and Bird Trade Defy Taliban Bans Across Afghanistan

    The persistence of illegal hunting and trade underscores a tension between traditional practices, economic necessity, and modern conservation imperatives.

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    Accountability

    UN Warns of Mounting Crises in Afghanistan as Security Incidents Surge 57% Under Taliban Control

    In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.
    Civil society

    Sri Lanka’s Prisons in Crisis: Overcrowding, Mental Health Collapse, and Calls for Comprehensive Reform

    Sri Lanka’s prison system is under intense scrutiny following multiple deaths in custody.
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