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Empowering Women in Agriculture: Breaking Barriers for a Thriving Future

On March the 8th, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. This year’s theme was “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” and called for actions that aim to unlock power and opportunities for women around the world by leaders across governments, corporate and private sector, academic communities, and civil societies. Indeed, in a world where …

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Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research

Exposure to air pollution in early life could have lasting effects on child development and mental health in adolescence, according to our recent study. We integrated air pollution data with existing longitudinal data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS). The CHDS has followed more than 1,200 children born in the city in 1977, with a strong focus …

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Violence against children: Govt, law enforcement must take immediate action thru prosecution, judiciary, says Unicef representative

The interim government and law enforcement should ensure immediate action and accountability for all reported cases of violence against children through strengthened investigation, prosecution, and judicial processes, said Rana Flowers, Unicef representative to Bangladesh. “I am profoundly horrified by the alarming rise in reported cases of sexual violence against children, especially girls, in Bangladesh over …

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Climate change is reshaping India’s agriculture sector

India’s agriculture sector is increasingly vulnerable to the rising frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Although the country reported a robust kharif output and better rabi sowing, thanks to improved reservoir levels, climate change remain a persistent threat, according to a recent study by the Reserve Bank of India. The report, which analysed the impact …

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Odisha’s 17-Year-Old Payal Nag Defies Disability, Stuns Paralympic Medallist, and Wins Double Gold in Archery

Payal Nag, a 17-year-old archer from Odisha, overcomes adversity to become a national champion. Payal Nag, a 17-year-old para archer from Odisha, lost all four limbs in a tragic electrocution accident at the age of five. Initially abandoned by her family and placed in an orphanage, her life changed when coach Kuldeep Vedwan discovered her …

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