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Women’s Rights Groups Welcome New Legal Protections Against Sexual Violence in the Maldives, including Marital Rape
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, India, Dec 22 (IPS) - Marital rape has now been criminalized without exception in the Maldives, as part of a raft of significant amendments to the Sexual Offences Act (2014). The First Amendment to the Sexual Offences Act was ratified on 6 December 2021 by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Yemen alert: 8 million face reduced rations amid funding shortages
- UN News
The UN food relief agency warned on Wednesday that it is running out of funds to continue providing food assistance to 13 million Yemenis.
Experts call for immediate release of Kashmiri human rights defender
- UN News
Authorities in India must stop targeting prominent Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez, a group of independent UN human rights experts said on Wednesday, while calling for his immediate release from detention.
Rural Women in Peru Seed Water Today to Harvest It Tomorrow
- Inter Press Service
CUZCO, Peru, Dec 22 (IPS) - "When I was a little girl we didn't suffer from water shortages like we do now. Today we are experiencing more droughts, our water sources are drying up and we cannot sit idly by," Kely Quispe, a small farmer from the community of Huasao, located half an hour from Cuzco, the capital of Peru's ancient Inca empire, told IPS.
Biden Should Add Development to the Next Summit for Democracy - and Convene a Development Summit
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (IPS) - U.S. President Biden just hosted The Summit for Democracy to demonstrate the advantages of democracy in the global competition with authoritarian regimes. The U.S. can succeed in this competition by demonstrating to the people of developing countries (i.e., the vast majority of the world’s population) how coupling democracy and development is the best course to improve their lives.
Champions of the Earth: Kyrgystan’s environmental entrepreneur
- UN News
A picture of the Krygyz capital Bishkek, covered in a thick blanket of polluted air, spurred Maria Kolesnikova to start an environmental movement. Her efforts have been rewarded, as she’s now 2021 Champion of the Earth for Entrepreneurial Vision.
Libya: Tensions as armed groups mobilize in Tripoli
- UN News
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday expressed concern over the unfolding security situation in the capital, Tripoli, where forces affiliated with different armed groups have been deploying.
Middle East: Positive steps needed to restore calm
- UN News
The deteriorating security situation in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, took centre stage at the Security Council on Tuesday as the UN Special Coordinator for the peace process in the region, expressed his “continued concern” over recent developments.
Getting Beyond Body-Shaming
- Inter Press Service
New York, Dec 21 (IPS) - This is an age where pandemics are raging, millions live in war-torn strife, yet women are judged on their skin tones and height, says matchmaker Hirion Shah.
Liberal Facade Hides Lebanon's Patriarchy
- Inter Press Service
Beirut, Lebanon, Dec 21 (IPS) - Despite its apparent liberalism, Lebanon scores low in gender equality, especially in politics.
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