The face of Bangladesh’s founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will soon be erased from the country’s currency. Credit: Kumkum Chadha/IPS by Kumkum Chadha (delhi) Tuesday, January 07, 2025 Inter Press Service DELHI, Jan 07 (IPS) – History seems to be chasing Bangladesh even while the interim government is grappling with …
Mahrang BalochFeted Worldwide, Persecuted at Home — Global Issues
Mahrang Baloch recently was acknowledged by the BBC as one of the most inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024. Credit: Baloch Yakjehti Committee by Zofeen Ebrahim (karachi) Friday, December 13, 2024 Inter Press Service KARACHI, Dec 13 2024 (IPS) – “This recognition by a media outlet highlights …
Sustainable Peace in Afghanistan Needs Women on the Frontlines — Global Issues
Fawziya Koofi, former Deputy Speaker of Parliament in Afghanistan, addresses reporters following the “The Inclusion of Women in the Future of Afghanistan” meeting. Credit: Mark Garten/UN Photo by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24 (IPS) – Women in Afghanistan have continued to …
Does the Uprising in Bangladesh have Similarities with Arab Spring? — Global Issues
Hundreds of thousands of female Bangladeshis took to the street during the recent uprising that dismantled the autocracy in the country. This is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License. Give attribution to: Rayhan9d Opinion by Randa El Ozeir (toronto and dhaka) Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Inter Press Service TORONTO and …
Women’s Many Layered Struggles for Climate Justice in Nepal — Global Issues
Women farmers in Helambu, Sindhupalchwok. Women, who are the primary growers, have to deal with changing patterns of snowfall and rain, which is affecting their agricultural activities. However, they feel like no one is listening to their concerns. Credit: Tanka Dhakal/IPS by Tanka Dhakal (kathmandu) Thursday, July 18, 2024 Inter Press …
Oslo Commitment Protects Sexual and Reproductive Rights Across All Contexts — Global Issues
Ase Kristin Ask Bakke, MP and Chair of APPG Norway, reads the Oslo Statement of Commitment. Alando Terrelonge, MP, Jamaica, chair of the IPCI Drafting Committee, sits second from left. Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS by Naureen Hossain (oslo) Friday, April 12, 2024 Inter Press Service OSLO, Apr 12 (IPS) – Parliamentarians from …