News headlines for “Women’s Rights”, page 125
The ongoing fight against child marriage and ‘bride kidnapping’ in Kyrgyzstan
- UN News
Although child marriage and “bride kidnapping” are illegal in Kyrgyzstan, both practices still exist in parts of the country. An initiative from a UN-backed programme is finally leading to a change in attitudes, and a decline in these harmful practices.
APDA, AFPPD Celebrate Forty Years of Championing Population and Development Agenda
- Inter Press Service
Tokyo, Feb 17 (IPS) - The Asian Population and Development Association (APDA) has been ahead of the international community in addressing population and development issues, says the former Japanese Prime Minister and Chair of APDA Yasuo Fukuda.
Women building a sustainable future: green business begins to sprout in Ukraine
- UN News
In Ukraine, home to heavy industry and one of the largest coal mining operations in the world, passionate women entrepreneurs are adopting new approaches to business, putting environment and people first.
Science Academies and Disciplinary Groups Have Work to do on Gender Equality
- Inter Press Service
Feb 11 (IPS) - Women remain under-represented in science careers and research all over the world. There are several reasons for this, including stereotypes about what kind of work women “can” or “should” do; patriarchal attitudes; and a lack of support for women pursuing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers.
Encourage today’s girls to become ‘tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators’
- UN News
In his message marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UN chief on Friday called for an enabling environment where “today’s girls become tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators, shaping a fair and sustainable future for all”.
“It Isn’t Easy Being a Journalist in Kashmir”
- Inter Press Service
Feb 10 (IPS) - My name is Bisma Bhat and I am a journalist in Srinagar, Kashmir. I currently work as a features writer atFree Press Kashmir, a weekly magazine.
Power of Connection & Collaborations to Fight Modern-day Slavery
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, India, Feb 08 (IPS) - The Covid-19 pandemic affected countries and people globally, at the same time exacerbated vulnerabilities such as modern-day slavery. There are over 40.3 million people estimated to be in modern-day slavery, and certain population groups, sectors and geographies such as children, migrant workers, women and girls that were already vulnerable, became more vulnerable to recruitment and exploitation during the pandemic. The United Nations has called the pandemic more than a health crisis, “it is an economic crisis, a humanitarian crisis, and a human rights crisis.”
Long-haul SADC Action Needed to Counter Mozambican Insurgency and Humanitarian Crisis
- Inter Press Service
Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb 07 (IPS) - Ongoing insecurity and an unfolding humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique need a strategically planned response to deal decisively with the insurgency that has plagued the area since October 2017.
More support needed for women and girls in super typhoon-ravaged Philippines
- UN News
As the debris clears, the scale of destruction is laid bare. When Super Typhoon Rai - Odette as it’s known locally - barrelled down on the Philippines on 16 December, its 195km/h winds and torrential rain tore through hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and vital infrastructure, putting millions of lives in peril.
Daughters of Somalia, a continuous pledge to end female genital mutilation
- UN News
In Somalia, over 90 per cent or more of girls and women, have been subjected to female genital mutilation, or FGM. Despite the practice having devastating health ramifications for women and girls - including pain, bleeding, permanent disability and even death - discussion over how to end the harmful tradition, remains taboo.
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