The Himalayan Times "Siddhapokhari made wheelchair-friendly"

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“The government should impose a rule on making public places disabled-friendly and should strictly monitor whether differently abled people are able to use such infrastructure,”

OP-ED by DEV DATTA JOSHI on The Himalayan Time " Inclusive health services: Caring for women with disabilities".

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The right to health is a right of progressive realisation, and the state must take steps to ensure non-discrimination when it comes to right to health of women with disabilities

We must speak up for free expression in Turkey

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A month ago, Hatice Kılıç and her three daughters waited outside Şakran prison beneath a dark sky. The temperature was close to freezing, but they did not feel the cold. All their attention was focused on those metal gates and how they would soon roll open and Taner Kılıç – husband and father – would walk through them and into their arms.

today is EUROPE ASIA DAY, ASEM DAY

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March 1 marks ASEM Day, which celebrates the importance of connecting the two continents, Asia and Europe, based on the principles of equal partnership and mutual respect. Today and tomorrow 2nd March the 8th ASEM Cultural Ministers' Meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria and the 13th ASEM Finance Ministers' Meeting on 26 April in Sofia, Bulgaria.

AVPN Conference 2018 IN SINGAPORE, 4-7 JUNE

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Early bird tickets are open for the gathering organized by Asia Venture Philanthropy Association.With the theme "Maximising Impact", the 2018 Conference reflects the importance of strategic, collaborative, and outcome-focused approaches to social investing - from philanthropy to impact investing, the conference will cover a range of impact areas and investment approaches.

Govt move to bar double amputee from climbing Everest challenged at Supreme Court (The Himalayan Times)

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A case has been filed at the Supreme Court demanding annulment of a provision of the country’s mountaineering expedition regulation that bars double amputee and blind persons from attempting to climb mountains including Mt Everest. If the Supreme Court will upheld the request, Hari Budha Magar will be able to climb the Everest.

Maldives: Release peaceful protestors immediately and unconditionally

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People have a right to protest peacefully and journalists have a right to document and report on these protests freely and without fear. The state of emergency cannot be used to justify such a crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

Interview with Chij Kumar Shrestha

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This interview with Chij Kumar Shrestha, is based on his autobiography titled "Ghumifiri Bandipur" published some time back. Having worked in the education sector of Nepal for more than three decades, Mr. Shrestha is a familiar name in sector. In the interview he talks about his birth and upbringing in Bandipur, his work in the education sector, his reflections on life lived and even why people should visit Bandipur--his beloved place. 

Iran: Dozens of women ill-treated and at risk of long jail terms for peacefully protesting compulsory veiling

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More than 35 women have been violently attacked and arrested in Tehran alone since December 2017 for taking part in ongoing peaceful protests against the discriminatory and abusive practice of compulsory veiling.

CANADA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TARGETS GENDER EQUALITY

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In the new budget, there are lots of initiatives to support women and make Canadian society more equal. Read the entire gender empowerment framework.

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