Taliban detains dozens of women in Afghanistan for breaking hijab rules with “modeling”

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have rounded up dozens of women in an apparent crackdown on perceived violations of the group’s strict dress code. Dozens of women and girls were detained briefly last week in Kabul, a senior Taliban spokesperson told CBS News on Monday, confirming what appeared to be a new tactic in the group’s efforts … Read more

Women from Pakistan’s Balochistan province hailed in artworks for their sacrifices amid insurgency

“This painting unveils a conversation that spans three generations of women. My artwork strives to contribute to a deeper understanding of the connections between art, activism, and the resilient narratives of Baloch women,” 34-year-old Sakeena told This Week In Asia. Latest Pakistan terror attack casts light on growing cost of Chinese investment Works by Baloch … Read more

Manipur CM: Manipur CM announces welfare schemes for education, sports and women empowerment

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday announced that several welfare schemes promoting sports, improving education, and providing assistance to women will be launched in January. Addressing a press conference here, Singh said, “To promote sports, Khungang Ama, Sanabung Ama (one village, one playground) scheme will be launched on January 1.In the first … Read more

5 women-led emerging Scandinavian fashion brands to know in 2024, from pared-back design to kink and provocation

This, however, is only half of the equation. Efforts by the Swedish Fashion Council to support and showcase local talent, and the world-class education provided by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University, in Finland, have also drawn attention to gifted Scandinavian designers. A look from Tuuli-Tytti Koivula. Photo: Federico Cabrera We … Read more

India’s Manisha Kalyan: From a village in Punjab to European football | Football

Mumbai, India – In the quiet embrace of a small Indian village, where dreams are often whispered against the backdrop of simplicity, emerged a football prodigy destined for greatness. Meet Manisha Kalyan, the young Indian football sensation whose long journey from the narrow lanes of Muggowal in Punjab to the illustrious stage of the UEFA … Read more

Should women fake confidence? Why the ‘girl boss’ character distracts from bigger problems – like why there’s a gender confidence gap in the first place

From the need to be bold at work or in our personal lives, or loving what we see in the mirror – even if that’s not how we feel inside – “confidence culture” aims to dictate our inner emotional lives. While the negative effects of social media affect people at all ages, one expert says … Read more

International Center for Biosaline Agriculture & Schneider Electric Advance Youth & Women Roles in Sustainability at COP28

The collaboration underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to empower communities and foster environmental leadership MoU emphasizes a collaboration in advancing positive change in agriculture and sustainability DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center … Read more