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Kyrgyzstan Rejects Death Penalty Return, Shifts Focus to Preventing Gender-Based Violence

“There is no evidence that the death penalty plays a significant role in deterring serious crimes.” Kyrgyzstan has reaffirmed its

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South Africa Pursues Rights-Based Energy Transition Amid Inequality and Climate Pressures

“Responsible mining needs to be at the center… we need to protect workers and communities.” South Africa is advancing a

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UN Launches Second Season of Podcast Exploring Human Rights-Centred Economic Models

“When economic policy is grounded in human rights, it strengthens trust, sustainability, and improves lives.” The United Nations human rights

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Bangladesh Enforces Austerity as Energy Crisis Deepens

Dhaka — Bangladesh has introduced sweeping austerity measures, including reduced office hours and early closure of commercial establishments, as the

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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

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Bangladesh weighs hybrid schooling to curb energy use amid fuel strain

Dhaka— Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from rising

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How extremism shapes young minds: voices from the frontlines of prevention

“Extremism doesn’t begin with violence it begins with a sense of belonging offered at the wrong place.” Concerns over the

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Reports of deceptive behaviour in advanced digital systems surge, prompting calls for tighter oversight

“The worry is that they’re slightly untrustworthy junior employees right now, but if in six to 12 months they become

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Domestic violence persists despite legal safeguards in urban areas

“I stayed silent for years because I thought endurance was strength, but walking away was the first time I understood

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