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Gender inequality in earnings and the human capital
That gender inequality is putting a high premium on development of communities, societies and countries around the world sounds like a commonplace observation. But looking at the impact of gender inequality in earnings on human development...July 11, 2018 1013 0 -
Pakistani teenage Dania Hassan among winners of US Emerging Young Leaders Award
Photo: U.S. State Department Pakistani teenage Dania Hassan, an activist working to raise the quality of education, will be among recipients of U.S. State Department’s Emerging Young Leaders Award for this year. The Emerging Young Leaders...April 30, 2018 1573 0 -
Documentary to highlight rights of South Asian women facing domestic violence
Graphics: Mumtaz Hussain Human beings are curious by nature. They accept challenges and face dangers, compete, travel, and explore new opportunities. Immigration is one such way in search of a better quality of life. An immigrant...April 28, 2018 2216 0 -
Pakistani educationist Dr. Noor Fatima honored with Martin Luther King Award
The Department of Education has honored Pakistan’s Dr. Noor Fatima, who is working as Assistant Professor at Islamic University in Islamabad, with the prestigious civil Martin Luther King Award in recognition of introducing new educational ideas....April 5, 2018 1676 0 -
Trump declares April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
President Donald Trump has proclaimed April 2018 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, urging families, law enforcement, healthcare providers, community and faith-based organizations, and private organizations to support survivors of sexual assault and work together...March 31, 2018 1579 0 -
Saudi Crown Prince: Men, women ‘absolutely’ equal; No Islamic order on ‘abaya’ or head cover
Photo: Screenshot/CBS Saudi Arabia’s reform-seeking Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is beginning a visit to the United States, said in an interview aired Sunday that women are “absolutely” equal to men and that Islam has...March 19, 2018 3016 0 -
On International Women’s Day, report says much remains to be done to close gender gaps
Young factory workers producing shirts in Accra, Ghana, Photo: World Bank/Dominic Chavez Countries in several parts of the world have made progress on closing gender gaps over the past 20 years, but women still lack access...March 8, 2018 1212 0 -
Women march to urge equal rights, greater political participation
Photo: Screenshot/ABC News Women across the United States held rallies on Saturday, to highlight a wide-ranging agenda including support for women to run for public offices, and demanding equality and elimination of sexual harassment. The rallies...January 21, 2018 1064 0 -
In a first, Pakistani woman scales Africa’s highest peak on bicycle
For Samar Khan no challenge is daunting for she takes on challenges with a combination of her adventurous spirit, determination, pride and passion for cycling. Her latest achievement came this past week when Khan bicycled to...December 20, 2017 1500 0 -
Alabama hands Democrats victory in high-stakes Senate election
Photo: Screenshot/Doug Jones video Democrat Doug Jones scored a stunning victory over Republican Roy Moore in Alabama Senate special election on Tuesday, as voters in the deep red state reflected national sentiment against figures tainted by...December 13, 2017 993 0
