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Indian schoolgirl’s death over eve-teasing is blow to women’s rights

Indian schoolgirl’s death over eve-teasing is blow to women’s rights

The death of an Indian school girl over eve-teasing is a huge blow to women’s rights. Eve-teasing, a type of public sexual harassment or sexual assault of women by men, is a huge problem in

Universal Social Security: A Call for Transformation and Equity

Universal Social Security: A Call for Transformation and Equity

43 human rights and economic justice organizations have joined forces to call for universal social security, and their voice is now more powerful than ever. These organizations call on governments and international financial institutions to

Pakistan: Pahnji Gang Break Norms, Rap Freely ‘Unsaid Things’

Pakistan: Pahnji Gang Break Norms, Rap Freely ‘Unsaid Things’

Like Sufi saints broke barriers centuries ago with their poetic expression, “The Pahnji Gang” have taken to rap to speak freely about issues that are swept under the carpet because it makes people uneasy.  The

Migrants Should Not be Seen as a Problem: IOM

Migrants Should Not be Seen as a Problem: IOM

Migrants are people first, who should not be seen as a problem, says Amy Pope, head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). She believes valuing their human life, recognizing their dignity is the key. 

US Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy hiring nanny with salary of $100,000

US Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy hiring nanny with salary of $100,000

Vivek Ramaswamy, an American entrepreneur, billionaire and presidential candidate for the 2024 United States election, is hiring a nanny with an annual salary of $100,000 or more. Yes, you read it right! He is willing

EHRC Sued for Race Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal

EHRC Sued for Race Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), a Britain-based public body which promotes and upholds equality, is being sued by a former employee for race discrimination and unfair dismissal. Preeti Kathrecha, a former senior associate

Scottish woman wins £37,000 after boss ridiculed her menopause

Scottish woman wins £37,000 after boss ridiculed her menopause

A woman from Scotland, the second-largest country in the United Kingdom, has won more than 37,000 pounds in compensation from her employer. In a huge victory for women rights, Karen Farquharson, a Scottish woman, won

Crisis in Ain el-Helweh: Palestinian Refugee Children’s Education at Risk

Crisis in Ain el-Helweh: Palestinian Refugee Children’s Education at Risk

A grave crisis is developing atel-Helwehelweh, the largest Palestinian  exile camp in Lebanon,  compromising thousands of children's education and well- being. At least 30 people have died, hundreds have been hurt, and thousands have been 

Shocking! Google employee loses job weeks after giving birth to baby

Shocking! Google employee loses job weeks after giving birth to baby

In a shocking incident, a Google employee lost her job 10 weeks after giving birth to her child. She had been a Google employee for more than 12 years, serving the company with her skill.

US ‘Reds’ September With Highest Level of Migrants in 2023

US ‘Reds’ September With Highest Level of Migrants in 2023

The Biden administration marked September with the highest level of migrants, more than 200,000, recorded in 2023 illegally crossing the southern US border. This is the highest figure since December 2022, when border guards apprehended