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Three girls, two boys face sexual violence every second - Study

Three girls, two boys face sexual violence every second - Study

Together for Girls, a global partnership working to end violence against children and adolescents, in its new research revealed.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work.
Sat Oct 12 2024
One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says

One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says

The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024
[OPINION] Building momentum towards inclusivity, equity, and rights for Malaysia’s women and girls

[OPINION] Building momentum towards inclusivity, equity, and rights for Malaysia’s women and girls

UNFPA Malaysia celebrates the nations progress with respect to the protection and wellbeing of its people, especially its women.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent in wake of child murders

Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent in wake of child murders

Violent protests involving hundreds of anti-immigration groups have erupted across Britain after three girls were killed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
UK charges 17-year-old with murder in Southport killings as demonstrations continue

UK charges 17-year-old with murder in Southport killings as demonstrations continue

The teen already in custody has been charged with murder for the deaths of three young girls in a frenzied knife attack in Southport.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Child abduction: Pisang goreng seller jailed 24 months, fined RM2,000

Child abduction: "Pisang goreng" seller jailed 24 months, fined RM2,000

Based on the facts of the case, the man absconded with the two girls who were playing in front of their houses in a car.
Thu Jul 25 2024
ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance

ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance

Millions of Nigerian children do not go to school, as mass school kidnappings increase dropout rates.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police

Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming - Police

The majority of underage girls who became victims of rape told investigating officers that they knew the perpetrators through social media.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors

Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors

The Spice Girls star recently released an expanded edition of her 2018 memoir 'Brutally Honest'.
Fri Mar 29 2024
It's About YOUth: Gender perspectives in climate justice

It's About YOUth: Gender perspectives in climate justice

Shakila Zen from Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) and Michelle Chew from International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) dive deep into the intersection of gender and environmental challenges, shedding light on the disproportionate effects of climate change facing women and girls. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Mar 22 2024
From Camps to Careers: The impact of RYTHM Foundation’s Maharani initiative

From Camps to Careers: The impact of RYTHM Foundation’s Maharani initiative

The initiative aims to empower disadvantaged adolescent Malaysian girls through education and skill-building initiatives.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Greenland women take Denmark to court over historical involuntary birth control

Greenland women take Denmark to court over historical involuntary birth control

Records showed about 4,500 intrauterine devices were fitted into women and girls as young as 13, without their knowledge or consent.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Jeffrey Epstein victims sue FBI, allege coverup

Jeffrey Epstein victims sue FBI, allege coverup

The victims said the FBI received credible tips as early as 1996 that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked young women and girls.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Indian state led by Modi's party seeks to ban polygamy, give women more rights

Indian state led by Modi's party seeks to ban polygamy, give women more rights

The bill also proposes to increase the legal age of marriage for girls to 21 years.
Tue Feb 06 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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