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An Indian girl studies in a rural school. Photo: iStock
Posted inOpinion

Covid forcing millions of girls out of school in SE Asia, Pacific

by Katrina Lee-Koo March 19, 2021March 19, 2021

In response to reports of surging Covid cases in Papua New Guinea, the Australian government will provide greater emergency support to deliver vaccines, increased testing capacity and clinical advice to its near neighbors. This is part of a broader program to deliver vaccines and medical support to Australia’s partners throughout Asia and the Pacific, with […]

Tribal girls work on their volleyball skills in the village of Kelu Khadra. Photo: Rohit Jain
Posted inIndia, South Asia

India’s young tribal girls finding freedom through sport

by Rohit Jain June 7, 2018February 18, 2020
An Indian girl studies in a rural school. Photo: iStock
Posted inIndia, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, World

Gender discrimination in India ‘kills extra 2.4 million girls in a decade’

by Shazia Nigar May 28, 2018February 18, 2020

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