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[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE

[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE

Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
Mon Nov 04 2024
PMO condemns Meta for removing PM's post on meeting with Hamas leaders, again

PMO condemns Meta for removing PM's post on meeting with Hamas leaders, again

PMO said that the action clearly demonstrated discrimination against the situation in Palestine and its leaders.
Wed Jul 31 2024
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism

SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism

Former employees claim they were illegally fired for raising concerns about gender discrimination and sexual harassment against women.
Thu Jun 13 2024
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities

US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities

The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
World Court to rule next week on Ukraine case against Russia on MH17, discrimination

World Court to rule next week on Ukraine case against Russia on MH17, discrimination

Kyiv says Russia equipped and funded pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, including militias involved in shooting down MH17 flight.
Fri Jan 26 2024
AIDS response 'under threat' amid human rights backlash - UN

AIDS response 'under threat' amid human rights backlash - UN

Stigma, discrimination and a lack of comprehensive sex education was also an issue, Winnie Byanyima said.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Addressing issues of workplace discrimination among focus in Parliament today

Addressing issues of workplace discrimination among focus in Parliament today

Today's Parliament sitting will also the debate the 2024 Budget that was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Friday.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha

Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha

Dr Zaliha Mustafa said individuals having mental health issues need to be encouraged to seek treatment just like any other physical illness.
Tue Oct 10 2023
World Court to hear Armenia's demand for Azerbaijan withdrawal

World Court to hear Armenia's demand for Azerbaijan withdrawal

Both states accuse each other before the ICJ of violating a UN anti-discrimination treaty.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing

Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing

North Korea has decided to expel Travis King who it said has admitted to illegal intrusion into the country.
Wed Sep 27 2023
PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech

PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech

Both leaders also underlined that actions of religious hatred, racism, discrimination and xenophobia, incite a culture of violence.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism

Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism

For decades Pyongyang has highlighted racial discrimination in the United States as what it says is an example of Washington's hypocrisy.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Proposed constitutional amendment poses threat to vulnerable children - Hartini Zainudin

Proposed constitutional amendment poses threat to vulnerable children - Hartini Zainudin

Removing Section 1(e) would further marginalize and endanger vulnerable children. It would deny them their right to citizenship, perpetuating a cycle of injustice and discrimination.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India

Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India

Rights groups have asserted, however, that dissidents, minorities and journalists have come under attack since Narendra Modi took office.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Taliban treatment of women could be 'gender apartheid' - UN expert

Taliban treatment of women could be 'gender apartheid' - UN expert

The UN defines gender apartheid as "economic and social sexual discrimination against individuals because of their gender or sex".
Tue Jun 20 2023
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024