4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (568+ words) The US House of Representatives defeated an amendment to cut off aid to Israel on Wednesday, despite nearly half of Democrats ​supporting it, reflecting a growing rupture between US progressives and Israel over its attacks in Gaza. The House voted…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (280+ words) Societies don’t progress through silence....

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (214+ words) KATHMANDU: Draped in garlands, Bhumika Shrestha on Monday became Nepal’s first transgender woman lawmaker, marking a proud milestone for the marginalised community in the Himalayan nation. Nepal’s Election Commission confirmed the 37-year-old as a proportional-representation MP from the centrist Rastriya…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (576+ words) OVER the past three years, a series of devastating conflicts — the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and by Israel in... Get the latest news and updates from Dawn OVER the past three years, a series of devastating conflicts — the Russian invasion…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (954+ words) Historically, feminism in Pakistan has relied heavily on the power of the law to promote gender justice. For much of Pakistan’s history, feminists formed alliances with state actors and institutions to achieve their goals. This was, in part, due to…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (466+ words) WOMEN in Pakistan constitute 48.5 per cent of the population but face systemic disadvantages in education, healthcare and economic participation. To realise the country’s full potential, increa­sing women’s economic participation is critical. This alone is a damning indictment of the…...