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India’s Parliament Expansion Bill on Women’s Quotas Suffers Setback

New Delhi- India’s parliament on Friday failed to pass a government-backed constitutional amendment bill to expand legislative assemblies and accelerate

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Digital Literacy Initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire Target Gender Gap and Online Safety Risks

“Women don’t know what the internet can offer… they could reach a wider audience beyond their local communities.” Efforts to

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Modi Pushes Parliament Expansion, Women’s Quota in Sweeping Electoral Reform Bid

New Delhi— Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday introduced bills to expand parliament and reserve one-third of seats for

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UN Report Flags Worsening Human Rights Conditions in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule

“Afghanistan is a graveyard for human rights.” A United Nations human rights report has warned that conditions in Afghanistan continue

UN Calls for Global “Heroes of Tomorrow” in 2026 SDG Awards Push

Dubai — The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign has opened applications for the 2026 SDG Action Awards, seeking

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Saudi women’s private sector employment surpasses one million as job market reforms deepen

“Their jobs in the private sector have doubled since the launch of Vision 2030, surpassing one million for the first

Historic Moment Looms: UN Poised for First Female Secretary-General

New York – In a groundbreaking moment for global diplomacy, the United Nations is approaching a historic milestone: for the

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OPINION: Bangladesh on a new dawn raining clouds of Extremism

Cultural and religious minorities in Bangladesh are also suffering due to rising extremism. The New York Times published a report