Kabul, Jan 13 (IANS) Thousands of Afghan women and families, who have been deported from Pakistan and Iran, face poverty, lack of shelter, and growing human rights concerns, local media reported on Tuesday. Afghan returnees report facing economic hardships, lack of shelter, and limited access to basic services. Many of these female-headed households used to work in Pakistan and Iran, the Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. However, deportation from Iran and Pakistan has left them without f…
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Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s maternal mortality remains alarmingly high, with millions of women deprived of access to family planning services, persistent early marriages and widespread gender-based violence — all factors influencing fertility patterns, female labour participation and development of human capital, a report said on Monday. “In climate-exposed districts, weak health systems and limited access to services deepen vulnerability, reinforcing inequalities. The evidence leaves l…
Athens, Dec 25 (IANS) The gender gap in Pakistan’s labour market and economic opportunities stems from entrenched cultural norms, institutional shortcomings, and structural weaknesses, a report said on Thursday. It added that overcoming these challenges requires comprehensive measures such as strengthening labour law enforcement, improving access to childcare and safe transportation, promoting digital and financial inclusion, and eliminating discriminatory norms that restrict women’s mobility an…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced the launch of ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW’s Young Research Fellowship’, inviting applications from young students and researchers for policy-oriented research on issues concerning women across India.According to the Commission, the fellowship has been designed to promote multidisciplinary research on a wide range of subjects, including women’s safety and dignity, gender-based violence, legal rights and access to justice, an…