Afghanistan: Women tell UN rights experts ‘we’re alive, but not living’

Afghanistan: Women tell UN rights experts ‘we’re alive, but not living’

“We are alarmed about widespread mental health issues and accounts of escalating suicides among women and girls,” they said in a joint statement. “This extreme situation of institutionalized gender-based discrimination in Afghanistan is unparalleled anywhere in the world.” ‘Extreme’ discrimination Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, de facto authorities have issued a…

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First Person: Keeping memories of Rwandan genocide victims alive

First Person: Keeping memories of Rwandan genocide victims alive

A toddler’s dress, and a five-year-old’s dress and sweater. Washed, cleaned, but still stained with blood. These are the personal items that Immaculée Songa donated to “Stories of Survival and Remembrance -​ A call to action for genocide prevention,” currently on show at UN Headquarters, along with a photo album, showing her daughters, Raissa and…

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Turkey, 10 days after the earthquake, a 17-year-old girl was pulled alive from the rubble

Turkey, 10 days after the earthquake, a 17-year-old girl was pulled alive from the rubble

Photo courtesy of Google A 17-year-old girl was pulled alive from the rubble 10 days after the earthquake in Turkey. After the terrible earthquake in Turkey, where scenes like the apocalypse were seen, the world also saw such wonders that could not be left without being surprised. According to foreign media, a 17-year-old girl was…

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