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  • [New] For the third consecutive year, Afghan girls above grade six will not be allowed to enter classrooms on the first day of the education year; it constitutes a serious violation of a basic human right. The Diplomat
  • [New] Western countries will have to overcome some of their own divisions if they are to advance common standards, an obstacle exemplified by ongoing debates about the Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
  • [New] The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child called on Sudan to immediately end all abuse against children that put their lives at risk and had already gravely violated their health, development and education. UN News
  • [New] Global trends such as climate change, natural resource scarcity and technological transitions will further exacerbate gender inequalities if no mitigating action is taken. World Bank Blogs
  • [New] The G7 should prioritize opportunities for engagement in the Sahel region to strengthen the protection of civilians at risk, help prevent human rights abuses, and promote justice and accountability. Human Rights Watch
  • [New] The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be, for the first time, codified in EU law, and businesses will be obliged to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in their value chains. DLA Piper
  • [New] Egypt and the EU will continue to work on their commitments to further promote democracy, fundamental freedoms, and human rights, gender equality and equal opportunities, as agreed in the Partnership Priorities. European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiati
  • [New] The issuance of the PDP Law will help to, among others, solve the potential conflicts between the current Vietnam Personal Data Protection Decree/Decree 13 with other existing regulations on personal data protection, such as the Law on Consumer Right Protection. Global Compliance News
  • [New] Immigration offices in Mexico might exercise their right to request additional information and ask applicants for recent bank statements when they apply for renewal of temporary residency. Mexperience
  • [New] The proliferation of commercial spyware poses distinct and growing security risks to the United States and has been misused by foreign actors to enable human rights abuses and the targeting of dissidents around the world for repression and reprisal. NetworkTigers News
  • [New] Closing the gender pay gap between women and men could add an additional £250 billion to the UK economy, so we are using evidence-based actions to tackle inequalities and empower women to flourish. GOV.UK
  • [New] The general principles of the primary memorandum are that Saudi Arabia will recognize the state of Israel, and in return, Israel's right-wing government will make concessions to the Palestinians. AzerNews.az
  • [New] The North's artillery drills come at a time of heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula as the United States and South Korea conduct their annual Freedom Shield exercise, which the South Korean military said will focus on deterring North Korea's nuclear threats. CNN
  • [New] Freedom Shield marks the first major multi-domain exercise between the U.S. and South Korea in 2024 and will focus on combined, multi-domain operations with land, air, sea, and non-kinetic assets. Air & Space Forces Magazine
  • Under the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), everyone will be given equal rights as persecuted refugees will now become citizens of India. The Hindu
  • The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need to defend women's rights which are under threat, citing a reversal in hard-won progress, increasing violence against women and a growing digital gender divide. UN News
  • UNAIDS remains steadfast in its commitment to working collaboratively with governments, civil society, and other partners to create a world where the rights and dignity of all women and girls are respected and protected, including women and girls living with, at risk of and affected by HIV. UNAIDS
  • In the tumultuous landscape of Iranian politics, one organization stands out as a beacon of hope for a future marked by democracy, equality, and human rights: the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Official website of the National Council of Resistance
  • In Pakistan and across the world, women and girls face inequalities that increase their risk of disease, disability, gender-based violence, and mortality. The News International
  • The realization of the right to food as a human right, and the success of the UN's pledge to eradicate hunger by 2030, will rely on international cooperation and a balance between liberalising trade and protecting states' agricultural industries. University of Portsmouth
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic - which has widened pre-existing inequality gaps, including gender inequality, and reversed progress on sustainable development - it is now estimated that it will take the world 286 years to achieve gender equality. World Health Organization: WHO
  • The learning gaps that have become visible are exacerbating inequities, fueling social tensions, and threatening the reputation of Senegal's higher-education system. Diplomatic Courier
  • Governments worldwide are discussing policies and regulations against perceived negative consequences of AI, such as biases and discrimination, security risks, privacy and misinformation, and copyright infringements. Brookings

Last updated: 24 March 2024



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