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The Secretary of Human Rights Headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran said: During the unrest, the intelligence services of 20 foreign countries were involved in fomenting the unrest. Terrorists…

CHINA/A county in eastern China is offering couples a “reward” of 1,000 yuan ($210) if the bride is aged 25 or younger, the latest measure to incentivise young people to…

Madrid, Spain – Just over a week after the head of Spanish football kissed a female player on the lips after the women’s team won the Women’s World Cup, the sport…

AUSTRALIA/The federal government aims to reduce the number of women killed by their intimate partners by 25 per cent each year, under a five-year plan launched by Social Services Minister…

CANBERRA-AUSTRALIA/ For Kiyah Fallon, getting her driver’s licence was less a “rite of passage” and more a “cause for concern”. “I was really nervous about being on the roads,” the…

JAKARTA, Indonesia/ The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers…

Social protection provides a safety net for the vulnerable through policies and programmes that offer financial assistance, healthcare coverage and social insurance. “It helps prevent social exclusion and promotes social…