In Nepal’s Karnali, menstruation no longer keeps schoolgirls at home
All local units in the province now distribute free pads, but many schools still lack clean toilets, running water, and adequate supply of quality pads.
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Number of ‘zero-dose’ Filipino kids down in 2023
The Philippines, however, remains among the top countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children at 36th place.
Weddings, trade, and fuel: How the Iran-Israel war is affecting border communities in Balochistan
While the global attention is fixed on the Mashriq, the war next door has brought daily life to a standstill in Balochistan.
Indian activists seek to save child brides
India accounts for one in three of the world’s child brides, according to UNICEF, with at least 1.5 million girls getting married each year.
South Korean students seek ‘digital undertakers’ amid US visa social media screening
These services are offered by online reputation firms and specialise in curating or scrubbing an individual’s online presence by removing posts, photos or comments that may be…
Those who were hit as kids are more willing to physically punish their own children: Singapore study
The study found that children who were harshly disciplined – including being caned, kicked or slapped on the face – and subjected to threats, yelling and other forms of…
Second bomb threat in a week forces plane of Indonesian haj pilgrims to divert
None of the 376 passengers or 13 crew members on board were injured during the emergency landing.
Nearly 40% of new mothers of twins in South Korea experience depression: study
Although the rate of severe depression dropped significantly as mothers progressed further into child-rearing, about 28 percent still had some level of depression.
Many elderly women in Nepal’s Achham found suffering alone from uterine prolapse and other illnesses
At a recent health camp, two women in their 80s revealed years of silent suffering from uterine prolapse, worsened by poverty and family neglect.
5-star rice meister in Japan offers personalised blends, advice to customers
Following his motto of “enjoy rice more,” Mr. Koike proposes various types of rice for restaurants and his customers. He also goes to events and holds seminars to introduce…