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ADB Report on Gendered Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia

December 28, 2023

A sobering new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted the endemic levels of domestic violence against women in Pakistan, including disturbing rates of physical assault. Widespread Domestic Abuse The ADB report cited a recent survey showing 40% ..

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UNODC’s Global Study on Homicide Report 2023

December 21, 2023

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that disputes over property, land, or access to water were responsible for nearly 16.8% of murder cases recorded in India from 2019 to 2021. This statistic indicates that approximately ..

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NITI Aayog Advocates Reforms for Green and Sustainable Growth Funding

December 20, 2023

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Development Network (GDN), has called for regulatory measures on credit rating agencies and reforms in multilateral development banks (MDBs) to mobilize funds for green and sustainable ..

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Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023

December 19, 2023

Despite a 5% decrease in road traffic deaths from 2010 to 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that road safety remains a major global health concern. Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and users of micro-mobility devices, continue to ..

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WHO’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023

December 15, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 5% decrease in annual road traffic deaths worldwide from 2010 to 2021, totaling 1.19 million fatalities. However, India experienced a concerning 15% increase in fatalities during the same period. India’s Alarming Increase ..

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The Emissions Divide Report

December 13, 2023

A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) reveals significant disparities in carbon emissions between residents of developed and developing countries. The findings shed light on a rich-poor divide both within and among nations, with the ..

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