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South Korea evacuates border island amid North Korean shelling

North Korea Fires Over 200 Shells, South Korea Evacuates Border Island

January 5, 2024 Priyanka Pandey 1

South Korea has ordered the evacuation of residents from a border island after North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells into the sea near […]

Angelina Jolie slams Israel for attacking Palestinian civilians

November 3, 2023 Kriti Kumari 0

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Gaza: ‘Graveyard’ for Thousands of Children, UN Reports

November 1, 2023 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Israel-Hamas War: The UN children’s agency UNICEF said there was a risk that the number of child deaths directly from bombardment could become eclipsed. The […]

UN: Mekong Casinos Pose Growing Money Laundering, Shadow Banking Risk

Casinos in Mekong Region a ‘Major Risk’ to Global Financial System, Says UN

October 29, 2023 William Johnson 0

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned of the growing risk of money laundering and shadow banking posed by casinos in […]

Millions Of Babies Worldwide Are Born Premature Says UN

October 19, 2023 Fahad 0

The birth of babies before time, known as premature birth, is a common issue across the world. According to the UN, in the year 2020 […]

International Day of Rural Women (October 15): Breaking The Generational Cycle: Five Inspiring Women Driving Change in Rural India Dolly Sarpanch, Roshni Perween, Mausam Kumari, Rohini Patnaik, and Varsha Raikwar are blazing new trails for other women to follow In a report this year, the World Bank has stated that even though women constitute half of India's population, their benefits from the country's economic prosperity remain disproportionately affected. In rural India, women face unequal access to education, acute gender discrimination fuelled by patriarchal control over their lives, are often pushed into early marriage and have limited overall agency. Lack of employment opportunities, gender restrictions, domestic work, and childcare responsibilities clip their wings and restrict them to conventional roles. However, some women are changing this narrative and showing how to break new ground. They are not only contributing to the rural economy but also changing social dynamics within their communities. Hailing from different parts of India, these women are standing up to counter gender bias in climate action, opposing child marriage, and challenging social stigma and prejudices in the heart of rural India through their brave initiatives. Dolly Sarpanch As a two-time woman Sarpanch in Bihar's Gaya district, Dolly wants to encourage greater women's involvement in policy-making processes and is challenging societal norms that associate seats of power with men. She has petitioned the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in Bihar to issue directives to penalise government employees who promote the 'Sarpanch Pati Culture' in Bihar. Her demand is clear: those found supporting male representation on behalf of elected women representatives must face consequences. She has also fought gender discrimination herself, and with the help of Nguvu Collective, an organisation actively working towards empowering change leaders from marginalised communities, she aims to spread awareness about the power of women leaders. Roshni Perween A resident of Kishanganj, Bihar, Roshni is a survivor of child marriage. A Muslim woman from the Surajpuri community, she is now a fierce advocate of women's empowerment and wants to bring change in a community where illiteracy and child marriage is rampant. The Change Leader has garnered significant backing from Nguvu Collective, for her efforts to prevent multiple child marriages within her village. Roshni has embarked on a journey of digital advocacy by initiating an online petition aiming to put an end to child marriage in the Seemanchal region of Bihar by 2024. Mausam Kumari Since 2016, Mausam has held a leadership position within a Kishori Samooh (Adolescent Group) in Bihar, where she actively champions the cause of adolescent health. Recognizing the urgent need for menstrual hygiene, she mobilised her group to collectively procure and distribute sanitary pads with the support of the Population Foundation of India. Mausam also highlighted crucial concerns during a meeting with Bihar Health Minister and Executive Director, of State Health Society Bihar, including the lack of information on adolescent health and the unavailability of sanitary pads for economically disadvantaged girls. Consequently, an adolescent health corner was set up at the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Rajauli. Trained ANMs now offer counseling services, representing a significant stride in meeting the healthcare requirements of adolescents, especially girls, in Bihar. Rohini Patnaik Rohini Patnaik is inspired by the nutritional richness of millet, one of India's oldest staple foods. The leader of a self-help group (SHG), Patnaik decided to establish a 'millets cafe' to bring the goodness of this wholesome grain to the larger community of rural Raipur. Empowered by Transform Rural India (TRI), designers of development solutions that work on bringing equal opportunities to rural areas, she founded this cafe which quickly captured the hearts of Raipur's residents with its diverse and delicious offerings. Its resounding success also drew the attention of Prime Minister Modi, who visited and lauded it. Varsha Raikwar Varsha is much more than a vibrant radio jockey from Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh. Having experienced first-hand how conversations about climate change often exclude women, she now passionately strives to inspire more women to volunteer and join initiatives related to climate action. For Varsha, inclusivity marks the starting point for any kind of lasting change in rural India, and she is wholeheartedly committed to helping women with solutions in resource management and eco-friendly choices. Guided by the Women Climate Collective (WCC), she is also a proud United Nations Young Climate Leader (2021) and organises street plays and seminars to spread awareness about climate issues.

Meet 5 Women from Rural India Who Are Changing the Narrative

October 17, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

International Day of Rural Women (October 15): Breaking The Generational Cycle: Five Inspiring Women Driving Change in Rural India Dolly Sarpanch, Roshni Perween, Mausam Kumari, Rohini […]

Lidia Kuleshnyk Was Amongst The Elite List Of The Significant Leaders Of The World

October 4, 2023 Digpu News Network 0

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2024 Paris Olympics: ‘Don’t dictate women’s attire’, UN on France’s Olympic hijab ban

September 27, 2023 Shrabani Sarkar 0

The French Minister of Sports announced that the country’s athletes will be banned from wearing headscarves at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The United Nations said […]

Watch: Libya Continues To Suffer Due The Flooding

September 19, 2023 Fahad 0

Thousands of deaths reported due to flooding in Libya The world has seen a catastrophic flooding that engulfed the country of Libya a Few days […]

Abdulrazaq Habib Khan Pathan’s Infectious Personality Made Him Stand Out From The Crowd

September 16, 2023 Digpu News Network 0

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Unified Brainz Was Delighted To Present Babita Spinelli In The Prestigious List Of World Leaders

September 16, 2023 Digpu News Network 0

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev: The Man Who Changed Uzbekistan

August 28, 2023 Reeti Garg 0

Mirziyoyev has lifted many trade barriers, allowed the currency to float, and courted foreign investment. These reforms have helped to boost economic growth, which has averaged around 5% per year since he took office.

Japan Plans to Release Fukushima Wastewater

August 24, 2023 Fahad 0

In the coming days, the Japanese government is preparing to take a significant step by gradually releasing wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. This careful […]

Meet Five Women Leaders from Rural India who are Catalyzing their Communities

August 17, 2023 S Ranjita 0

Empowering Voices: Five Women Leaders Spearheading Change in Rural India Shanthi Muniswamy, Annu Kumari, Pooja Singh, Sohani Bhatnagar, and Roshni Perween are initiating dialogue around […]

Police: Victim identified in South Richmond homicide

Myanmar Activist Thuzar Maung and Family Missing in Malaysia, UN Calls for Investigation

July 18, 2023 Bhavna Raikhola 2

Malaysian police are investigating the disappearance of a Myanmar democracy activist and her family, who are U.N. refugee card holders. The activist, Thuzar Maung, 46, […]

India important player for efforts to find solution to Ukraine crisis: US envoy

July 6, 2023 Shrabani Sarkar 0

In a significant development, the United States has acknowledged India’s crucial role in the ongoing efforts to find a solution to the Ukraine crisis. The […]

‘Barbie’ movie sparks controversy in Vietnam with South China Sea map

July 3, 2023 Willy Harper 1

The Vietnamese government has ordered the withdrawal of a new “Barbie” movie from cinemas, citing a “serious violation” of the country’s sovereignty. The movie, “Barbie: […]

Standout aspects of PM Modi’s US visit! pic.twitter.com/d5uctTiqxc— BJP (@BJP4India) June 19, 2023

America Embracing Indian Tradition? Here’s what happened in Washington DC

June 26, 2023 Yagya Shekhar 2

Following Mary Millben’s performance at Ronald Reagan Center, Mary touched the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington DC. The event was conducted by […]

"Milano Contro La Guerra" (Milan Against War) Anti-War Protest

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Putin to address nation as Wagner troops take over military HQ in southern Russia

June 24, 2023 Shrabani Sarkar 0

In a stunning turn of events, Wagner Group troops, a private military contractor allegedly linked to the Russian government, have reportedly taken control of a […]

International Yoga Day 2023 Quotes, Greetings, Wishes and WhatsApp Status to Share

June 20, 2023 S Ranjita 1

International Yoga Day 2023 will be celebrated on June 21, 2023. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which means “Yoga […]