Tag: women
Taliban’s Treatment of Women Crime Against humanity
Taliban's latest actions targeting women and girls in Afghanistan deepen existing flagrant violations of their human rights and freedoms, and the draconian...
More than five women killed every hour by Intimate Partners
About 45,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by intimate partners or other family members in 2021, which...
16 Days of Activism; What is it?
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that begins on November 25, the International Day for the...
Two Finger test; What’s It all About
The Supreme Court on October 31 prohibited "Two-Finger Test" in rape cases and warned that persons conducting such tests will be held...
Girls In Conflict Region Face 20 % More Marriage Risk
Girls affected by conflict are 20 per cent more likely to be married than those living in peaceful areas, said a new...
Modern Slavery on the Rise; 50 Million in 2021
In the last five years, the number of people in modern slavery has risen significantly with forced labour and marriage increasing significantly...
Men Live More Years Than Women
Men, as per a new study, have a high probability of outliving women, especially those who are married and have a degree.
150 Million Women Hungry In 2021
Despite women form the bulk in feeding the world, they eat less and about 150 million women were hungry than men in...
Dementia Improvement in Men and Women
Physical and mental activity helps in improving skills and delaying dementia. But does that differ in men and women? A new study...
Despite Increased Usage, Contraceptive Gaps Persist
Despite the world seeing major increases in contraception use since 1970, a wide gap remains across the world. In a new study...
