Wed. Jan 22nd, 2025

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EU 4 Gender Equality partners with the private sector for family-friendly and gender-equitable workplaces

Participants from Armenian private companies engaged in a workshop on gender equality and family-friendly policies. Photo: UNFPA Armenia/Mari Mkhitaryan.

In both Europe and Central Asia, as well as globally, women remain the primary caregivers. Employment levels for women in the region vary, but on average, there is a 25 per cent gap in labour force participation between men and women

Tectonic Shifts in Syria: What Can be expected Next?

If we look at the current situation from a panoramic perspective, then the fall of the Assad regime in Syria is highly likely to lead to serious geopolitical shifts in the Greater Middle East region, especially in its western and central sectors.

Decoding the Cataclysmic Events in Bangladesh

Supporters of the regime change, who are now in a celebratory mood for their victory calling it a ‘Second Revolution,’ might soon find their euphoria for change disappearing and their jubilation overtaken by uncertainty, as pressures from different stake holders, political and religious groups begin to mount on the interim government

UN Report: ISIL-K to recruit through India based handlers

“Despite not being able to conduct large-scale attacks in India, ISIL-K seeks to recruit lone actors through their India-based handlers and released a booklet in Urdu magnifying Hindu-Muslim antagonism and outlining its strategy as regards India,” the report said.