Iranian women face high unemployment and economic instability, with lower labor participation rates and higher job insecurity compared to men.
FNC Speaker calls for regional economic cooperation
Bihar raises circle rates, increasing property costs for buyers and benefits for sellers and farmers.
Global banks risk losing $170 billion in profits by 2030 unless they accelerate adoption of AI and digital-first models, according to a DIFC report describing banking's biggest structural shift since 2008 as digital-native challengers reshape industry standards.
Over 400,000 Chadians, mostly women and children, have returned from Sudan due to the ongoing war.
Nearly five years after seizing power, the Taliban have transformed Afghanistan into an ideological police state, systematically restricting freedoms through surveillance and religious control, while excluding 2.2 million girls from education and pushing 28 million Afghans into poverty.
Foreign-backed fishmeal factories divert 144,000 tons of West African fish annually to European aquaculture, devastating food security for 100 million people and fueling deadly migration, with over 3,000 deaths recorded in 2023.
Nigerian forces rescued 360 captives from a Boko Haram hideout in Borno State.
Policymakers overlook pregnancy's costs and risks in addressing Australia's falling fertility rates.
International financial institutions' debt-management conditions restrict public spending on health and education, threatening 55 million female jobs globally and increasing maternal mortality by 32.5 percent in highly indebted nations, disproportionately impacting women's economic autonomy and labor market participation.
The UAE stresses protecting women's rights in Afghanistan ahead of UNAMA's mandate renewal.
Politicians and planners use maps to control public imagination and shape policy decisions.
The government drafts guidelines to promote gender mainstreaming in the palm oil sector.
Women are challenging traditional femininity by embracing strength training and muscle building for confidence and health.
A GP expresses concern over changes to prescribing the pill, citing complex consultations and need for trust and continuity.
UK envoy Richard Lindsay says Afghanistan's future depends on women's full participation and safety.
The Bar Council of India seeks Supreme Court approval to increase women's representation in State Bar Councils.
Bridget Phillipson criticizes targeting of trans people as deeply unpleasant following the Supreme Court ruling.
India’s crypto boom is moving beyond men in metros: How women and small-towns are driving the shift
The UNDP calls for stronger rule of law to support peace and growth globally.
Afghanistan's Herat city witnessed rare public defiance against the Taliban with chants of "women, work and freedom".
Women report poor sleep despite sleeping better than men objectively.
The War in Sudan Is Fought Over the Bodies of Women
Tamil Nadu introduces drone-based patrols to prevent crimes against women, ensuring their safety remains a top priority.
Joy Obiageli Ezeoke: Why Women’s Leadership in Energy Is Now a Nation-Building Imperative
Policymakers overlook pregnancy's costs and risks in addressing Australia's falling fertility rates.
The Worst Humanitarian Crisis in Modern Times: What Is Happening in Sudan?
Researchers propose a comprehensive global transformation combining rapid decarbonization, reduced inequality, and shorter working hours to achieve universal prosperity and climate stability by 2100, with the poorest half gaining 28 percentage points of global wealth.
West Bengal's government rolls out free bus rides for women on all state-run routes.
Women's unpaid work equals a quarter of the economy, according to Oxfam.
A GP expresses concern over changes to prescribing the pill, citing complex health issues often addressed during consultations.
A United Nations Development Programme report analyzing 85 developing nations from 1990-2022 found that debt repayment austerity measures disproportionately harm women, resulting in 55 million lost jobs and 17 percent income reductions, while deepening global gender inequality.
The PDP in Katsina State unveiled its senatorial candidates for the 2027 general elections.
Lipoedema is a chronic condition characterized by abnormal fatty tissue buildup, primarily in women, with no cure but manageable symptoms.
Female representation in the Communist Party of China has grown to over 30 million members, exceeding 30% of the membership by 2023.
Experts recommend daily oat consumption for women over 50 to reduce cardiovascular and digestive risks associated with menopause.
Drought and desertification threaten lives and food security in Afghanistan due to climate change.
The UN Security Council extended UNAMA's mandate through March 2027, emphasizing humanitarian aid, human rights protection, and counterterrorism efforts while member states disagreed on Taliban engagement and frozen asset access approaches.
The UN draft resolution drops "de facto authorities" reference to the Taliban, using "relevant authorities" instead.
COVID-19 forced vulnerable Indian households into difficult coping strategies and trade-offs between survival and stability.
Women remain underrepresented in peace negotiations despite evidence showing their participation makes agreements stronger and more durable.
Policymakers overlook pregnancy's costs and risks, failing to support and compensate women adequately.
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis has intensified under Taliban rule, with nearly half the population requiring aid, millions of children malnourished, unemployment reaching 75 percent, and healthcare access severely restricted, demanding urgent international intervention.
Palestinian elections and Gaza peace: A roadmap for two-state solution
UN Women reports over 100,000 people displaced in eastern Afghanistan due to escalating border tensions with Pakistan, with women and girls disproportionately affected by economic hardship, food insecurity, and psychological trauma amid broader humanitarian crisis.
Women borrowers receive benefits like lower interest rates and tax breaks on home loans.
Social care overspending is bankrupting councils, sparking calls for a new funding model.
A GP expresses concern over changes to prescribing the pill, citing complex consultations and potential risks.
Ms. Global: From Ukraine to Lebanon to Sudan, Women Are Bearing the Brunt of Escalating Global Conflict
War increasingly endangers women and girls, exacerbating existing inequalities and displacement.