# minorities (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover minorities. Page: Feed: --- ## [Egypt to host inaugural Alamein Africa Forum in new Coastal Smart City](https://spectator.com.gh/egypt-to-host-inaugural-alamein-africa-forum-in-new-coastal-smart-city/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ Egypt will host Africa’s new flagship business summit this October, as leaders from across the continent converge in the newly built smart city of New Alamein for the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum. The forum is scheduled for October 2-4, 2026 in New Alamein, Egypt’s fourth-generation coastal megacity. The city combines advanced infrastructure, modern residential districts, \[…\] The post Egypt to… ## [Gomashie urges Bono Region to leverage culture and tourism for growth](https://spectator.com.gh/gomashie-urges-bono-region-to-leverage-culture-and-tourism-for-growth/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on stakeholders in the Bono Region to raise the bar on professionalism and patriotism if the region is to unlock its full tourism potential. Speaking during a familiarisation tour of the region, the Minister met with staff of the Centre for National Culture (CNC) \[…\] The post Gomashie urges Bono Region to leverage culture… ## [MoGCSP strengthens stakeholder engagement on witchcraft accusations](https://spectator.com.gh/mogcsp-strengthens-stakeholder-engagement-on-witchcraft-accusations/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has engaged the Executive Director on Sanneh Institute, Rev. Prof. John Azumah and a member of his delegation on concerns surrounding witchcraft accusations and the protection of vulnerable women in Ghana. The engagement focused on ongoing advocacy to end witchcraft accusations, improve \[…\] The post MoGCSP… ## [Kessben Group founder, Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Boateng dead](https://spectator.com.gh/kessben-group-founder-lawyer-stephen-kwabena-boateng-dead/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ The Kessben Group of Companies has announced the passing of its Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Boateng Esq., popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Management of the Group said Mr. Boateng died in Kumasi following a short illness. “It is \[…\] The post Kessben Group founder, Lawyer Stephen Kwabena… ## [2nd Congress: GFA boosts DOL, WPL clubs with financial and logistical support package](https://spectator.com.gh/2nd-congress-gfa-boosts-dol-wpl-clubs-with-financial-and-logistical-support-package/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has outlined a comprehensive support package for the upcoming domestic season, reaffirming the FA’s commitment to easing the financial burden on clubs and improving the standard of Ghana’s lower-tier and women’s football competitions. Speaking at the 32nd Ordinary Session of Congress at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence \[…\] The… ## [Black Princesses step up reparations in Poland Ahead of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup](https://spectator.com.gh/black-princesses-step-up-reparations-in-poland-ahead-of-fifa-u-20-womens-world-cup/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ Ghana’s U-20 women’s national team, the Black Princesses, are intensifying preparations in Poland as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The team, led by Head Coach Charles Sampson, held a two-hour training session with all 18 players currently in camp. The camp in Poland is aimed at fine-tuning tactics, building \[…\] The post Black Princesses step up reparations in Poland Ahead… ## [Dr Binka chairs new New Times Corporation board](https://spectator.com.gh/dr-binka-chairs-new-new-times-corporation-board/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ The National Media Commission (NMC), in consultation with President John Dramani Mahama, has appointed a new nine-member governing board for the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of the Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. The other members are Madam Theresa Owusu Ako, Mr Eric Nyarko-Aboagye, Mr Donald Gwira, Very Rev Helena Amma Serwah Opoku-Sarkodie, Naana \[…\] The post Dr Binka… ## [Minority replies Sammy Gyamfi, demands accountability over GH¢22bn GoldBod loss](https://spectator.com.gh/minority-replies-sammy-gyamfi-demands-accountability-over-gh%c2%a222bn-goldbod-loss/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ The Minority in Parliament has renewed its call for accountability over a reported GH¢22 billion loss under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) in 2025. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in response to comments by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold \[…\] The post Minority replies Sammy Gyamfi, demands… ## [GRIDCo begins restoration after major fault disrupts power supply](https://spectator.com.gh/gridco-begins-restoration-after-major-fault-disrupts-power-supply/) _2026-08-20 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has begun restoring power to parts of the country following a major fault on the Akosombo-Volta transmission line. The fault occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, resulting in a disruption to power supply in some parts of the country. In a statement, GRIDCo explained that \[…\] The post GRIDCo begins restoration after major fault disrupts… ## [Sammy Gyamfi debunks Afenyo-Markin’s GoldBod loss claims](https://spectator.com.gh/sammy-gyamfi-debunks-afenyo-markins-goldbod-loss-claims/) _2026-08-19 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the performance of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) following criticism of its operations and management. Speaking at tthe Government Accountability Series today at the Jubilee House, he said, no where is GoldBod accused for Bank of Ghana’s losses. He therefore challenged the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin to \[…\] The post Sammy… ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dtMSYOpxp2fw) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Wontumi’s bail application adjourned to October 15](https://spectator.com.gh/wontumis-bail-application-adjourned-to-october-15/) _2026-08-19 · WeeklySpectator · The Spectator_ The bail application filed by lawyers for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been adjourned to October 15, 2026. The adjournment followed the failure of Chairman Wontumi and his lawyers to appear before the court when the matter was called. Deputy Attorney General, \[…\] The post Wontumi’s bail application… ## [HRCSL submits the Supplementary Report to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities](https://www.hrcsl.lk/hrcsl-submits-the-supplementary-report-to-the-committee-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/) _2026-08-17 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has submitted Supplementary Report for Parallel Report to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRDP). Download: Supplementary Report for Parallel Report to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ## [HRCSL Kalmunai Regional Office commemorates the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 2026](https://www.hrcsl.lk/hrcsl-kalmunai-regional-office-commemorates-the-international-day-in-support-of-victims-of-torture-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), Kalmunai Regional Office, organised an awareness programme to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2026 on 16 July 2026 at the SLR Hotel, Kalmunai. The programme focused particularly on the role and functions of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in preventing torture and Read More ## [Calling Application for HRCSL Youth Camp – 2026](https://www.hrcsl.lk/calling-application-for-hrcsl-youth-camp-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) invites applications for its thematic Youth Camp on Human Rights and Social Responsibility, to be held from 26–31 October 2026. The six-day residential programme will bring together 55 young people aged 18–29 from all 25 administrative districts of Sri Lanka. The camp aims to empower young leaders with the knowledge, skills and Read More ## [کرسٹیانو رونالڈو نے طویل رفاقت کے بعد جارجینا روڈریگز سے شادی کر لی](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Georgina-Rodriguez-get-married.html) _2026-08-12 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ لزبن (خبر رساں ایجنسیاں) — دنیا ئے فٹبال کے سپر اسٹار اور پرتگال کے اسٹار کھلاڑی کرسٹیانو رونالڈو نے اپنی دیرینہ ساتھی، ماڈل اور انفلوئنسر جارجینا روڈریگز سے شادی کر لی ہے۔ دونوں 11 اگست 2026 کو پرتگال کے ساحلی شہر کاسکائس میں ایک نجی تقریب میں رشتہ ازدواج میں بندھے۔ تقریب میں ان کے پانچوں بچے بھی موجود تھے۔ رونالڈو کے نمائندوں نے اسے ایک “نجی اور ذاتی لمحہ” قرار دیا۔ رونالڈو نے اپنے انسٹاگرام… ## [11 اگست یوم ِ اقلیت: فریم میں سجی ایک تقریر](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/08/11-August-Minority-Day-Qaid-Speech.html) _2026-08-12 · Azher Adil · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ ایک بادشاہ کو اپنے مرحوم استاد سے بڑی عقیدت تھی۔ استاد نے مرتے وقت اسے ایک خط دیا اور کہا جب بھی سلطنت کے حالات بگڑنے لگیں، اسے کھول کر پڑھ لینا۔ اس میں وہ اصول ہیں جن پر چل کر تم اپنی رعایا کے ساتھ انصاف کر سکو گے۔ بادشاہ نے خط کو سونے کے فریم میں جڑوا کر محل کے سب سے بڑے دربار میں آویزاں کر دیا۔ ہر سال استاد کی برسی پر شاندار تقریب ہونے لگی۔ محل سجایا جاتا، درباری نئی پوشاکیں پہنتے، استاد کی… ## [SUMMER TANGENT: What is your favorite “Sodai Gomi no Hi” find, or story?](https://www.debito.org/?p=17760) _2026-08-11 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ Following up from yesterday's blog entry on "Big Garbage Day", let me ask Readers: What's the favorite thing you've found in the Gomi? I'll start: Tatami mats. Took them back to my one-room apartment and instantly felt like I had leveled up in life. During my first few months of my first year in Sapporo in an upper-middle-class neighborhood. Good thing I was only aged 22 and it was a bachelor pad.… ## [Debito’s SNA VM column 77: “Big Garbage Day and The Purge”, a light, relaxed summer slice-of-life in Japan essay on how long-term lifestyles for NJ Residents are doomed (Aug 9, 2026)](https://www.debito.org/?p=17755) _2026-08-09 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ Intro: “Dave! Dave! Get over here! I’ve found it! The Holy Grail of ‘Big Garbage Day’!” It was Joe ringing Dave’s keitai first thing in the morning. It wasn’t the first time. It was that regular time of the year in certain parts of Japan that for some foreign residents was better than Christmas: Sodai Gomi no Hi. That day was quite a celebration during Japan’s Bubble Era of the late 1980s-early… ## [Aly Rustom on the unequal treatment of being Gaijin Carded for phone service at Rakuten Mobile. Anyone else?](https://www.debito.org/?p=17750) _2026-07-18 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ Rustom: On July 5, 2026 my wife, and I went to change my carrier to Rakuten mobile. A week earlier in my wife had already changed to RM and the process was taking too long so I couldn’t get my carrier changed on the same day as well. Therefore, we elected to go on the 5 of July. All went well and smooth until the staff member directly asked me for my Zairyu card. I remembered last week that he… ## [HRCSL Meets Welikada Prison Officials Over Access Denial](https://www.hrcsl.lk/hrcsl-meets-welikada-prison-officials-over-access-denial/) _2026-07-15 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed serious concern over the denial of access to its officers at Welikada Prison on 7 July 2026, describing it as a violation of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Act, No. 21 of 1996, which empowers the Commission to enter places of detention at Read More ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uR483ljh5IUz) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [ریپڈ چیرٹی کا اقلیتی طلبہ و طالبات کے لیے اعلیٰ تعلیم کی اسکالرشپس کا اعلان، درخواستیں 15 اکتوبر تک](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/07/rapid-charity-minority-scholarship-2027.html) _2026-07-12 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ (Reconciliation and Peace Innovative Development - RAPID) ریپڈ چیرٹی نے پاکستان کی اقلیتی برادری سے تعلق رکھنے والے باصلاحیت اور مستحق طلبہ و طالبات کے لیے اسپرنگ سمسٹر 2027 کی اعلیٰ تعلیم کی اسکالرشپس کا اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ ادارے کے مطابق یہ اسکالرشپس ایسے طلبہ و طالبات کے لیے ہیں جو کسی تسلیم شدہ یونیورسٹی یا اعلیٰ تعلیمی ادارے میں زیرِ تعلیم ہیں اور اپنی تعلیم جاری رکھنے کے لیے مالی معاونت کے… ## [HRCSL Investigates Violence at Negombo Prison and Subsequent Prison Incidents](https://www.hrcsl.lk/statement-on-investigation-into-violence-at-negombo-prison-and-subsequent-events-at-other-prisons/) _2026-07-10 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has commenced an investigation into the recent violence at Negombo Prison and subsequent incidents at other prison facilities. The inquiry covers the circumstances that led to the violence, the deaths and injuries of inmates and prison officers, allegations of torture and other forms of ill-treatment of transferred Read More ## [HRCSL Directs Commissioner General of Prisons to Protect Inmates and Ensure Access to Prisons](https://www.hrcsl.lk/hrcsl-directs-commissioner-general-of-prisons-to-protect-inmates-and-ensure-access-to-prisons/) _2026-07-08 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed the Commissioner General of Prisons to take immediate measures to protect inmates and ensure full cooperation with the Commission’s ongoing investigation into the violence at Negombo Prison and subsequent incidents reported at other prison facilities. The Commission expressed serious concern over allegations that inmates transferred… ## [غضب کیا ترے وعدے پہ اعتبار کیا . تمام رات قیامت کا انتظار کیا. داغ دہلوی](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/07/ghazib-Kia-taray-waday-pay-aitabar-kia.html) _2026-07-08 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ غزل غضب کیا ترے وعدے پہ اعتبار کیا تمام رات قیامت کا انتظار کیا ہنسا ہنسا کے شب وصل اشک بار کیا تسلیاں مجھے دے دے کے بے قرار کیا یہ کس نے جلوہ ہمارے سر مزار کیا کہ دل سے شور اٹھا ہائے بے قرار کیا سنا ہے تیغ کو قاتل نے آب دار کیا اگر یہ سچ ہے تو بے شبہ ہم پہ وار کیا کسی طرح جو نہ اس بت نے اعتبار کیا مری وفا نے مجھے خوب شرمسار کیا نہ آئے راہ پہ وہ عجز بے شمار کیا شب وصال بھی میں نے تو انتظار کیا… ## [HRCSL issues a report on the 2023 floods in Matara District](https://www.hrcsl.lk/hrcsl-issues-a-report-on-the-2023-floods-in-matara-district/) _2026-07-08 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka issued an important report on the 2023 floods in Matara District. The report finds that the disaster was not caused only by heavy rainfall, but was made much worse by serious failures of public authorities and poor management of water infrastructure. After receiving complaints and carrying out monitoring, Read More ## [Debito’s SNA VM Column 76: “The Semiquincentennial vs. The Bicentennial” (July 4, 2026). After my hometown fifth-grade class opened a 50-year time capsule last month, a reflection how America has made a hash of its 250th Birthday, but foreigners brought a better party instead.](https://www.debito.org/?p=17724) _2026-07-05 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ This column is about living history, where I returned to my hometown of Geneva NY to unseal a time capsule we created in 1976 in fifth grade, and unlocked a lot of memories of the Bicentennial. I take this occasion to compare it to the current Semiquincentennial. Excerpt from the middle: ============================ "I’m fortunate to have experienced two commemorative years for America: the… ## [HRCSL Calls for Applications for Internship Programme – July 2026](https://www.hrcsl.lk/hrcsl-calls-for-applications-for-internship-programme-july-2026/) _2026-07-04 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) invites applications from undergraduates, recent graduates, or individuals with equivalent qualifications (aged between 19 and 29 years) who wish to voluntarily participate in the Internship Programme conducted by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka. The programme focuses on human rights and related subjects and issues, as Read More ## [HRCSL finds withholding exam results of Muslim candidates for wearing Hijab violated their fundamental rights](https://www.hrcsl.lk/hrcsl-finds-withholding-exam-results-of-muslim-candidates-for-wearing-hijab-violated-their-fundamental-rights/) _2026-07-01 · CK Rajasinghe · HRCSL_ On 26 June 2026, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka issued a recommendation regarding the decision of the former Commissioner General of Examinations (1st Respondent) to withhold the Advanced Level results of around 70 candidates from Zahira College, Trincomalee in 2024 (Case No. HRC/SUO-MOTU/02/2024). The examination results were withheld based on the allegation that Read More ## [DEBITO.ORG READERS’ ISSUES OF CONCERN, JUNE 2026](https://www.debito.org/?p=17740) _2026-06-30 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ I write Debito.org SNA "Visible Minorities" columns once a month (SNA website here) and send Debito.org Newsletters to subscribers sporadically. After sending, I archive them here, and below, Debito.org Readers have been adding recent issues and articles that concern them regardless of the content of the post over the past several years. It’s been a good way to allow Readers to be heard and… ## [Message of the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June 2026](https://www.hrcsl.lk/message-of-the-chairperson-of-the-human-rights-commission-of-sri-lanka-international-day-in-support-of-victims-of-torture-26-june-2026/) _2026-06-27 · Super Admin · HRCSL_ Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) joins the international community in reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the eradication of torture and all forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Torture is an unacceptable violation of human dignity and a grave infringement Read More ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/abuvRYHikGG7) _2026-06-27 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Erdoğan reaffirms support for Türkiye's Alevi community](https://www.dailysabah.com/turkiye/minorities/erdogan-reaffirms-support-for-turkiyes-alevi-community) _2026-06-25 · DAILYSABAH_ The month of Muharram, one of the holiest periods in the Islamic calendar, continues to serve as a time of reflection on the values of justice, sacrifice and unity symbolized by th... ## [Yazidi families return to village in SE Türkiye as safety improves](https://www.dailysabah.com/turkiye/minorities/yazidi-families-return-to-village-in-se-turkiye-as-safety-improves) _2026-06-23 · DAILYSABAH_ Life is returning to Mağara, a historic Yazidi village in the Idil district of Şırnak, southeastern Türkiye, after extensive infrastructure investments and efforts to encourage for... ## [Debito’s Shingetsu News Agency Visible Minorities column 75: “Japan’s Foreigners and the Four Worst Words”, on how Japan’s recent public policies making NJ Resident lives more miserable is what happens when NJ continuously self-disenfranchise (May 28, 2026)](https://www.debito.org/?p=17715) _2026-05-28 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ I recently received this question from a reporter: "Sanseito, which has promised to put 'Japanese First,' made a strong showing in the 2025 Upper House election. Some wonder why those who voted for the party were not aware that the slogan could promote discrimination and anti-foreigner sentiment. I would very much appreciate it if you give us your take on this." My answer was: "After several… ## [پاکستانی کتھولک بشپس کی پوپ لیو سے ملاقات](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/05/Pakistani-Catholic-Bishop-Meet-Pope-Leo.html) _2026-05-16 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ Photo Courtsey: Vatican News پاکستانی کتھولک بشپس نے ویٹیکن میں پوپ لیو سے ملاقات کی ہے ۔ بشپس نے پاکستان میں چرچ کے مستقبل کے حوالے سے نئی امید کا اظہار کیا ہے، جبکہ مسیحی برادری کو درپیش سنگین مسائل کو بھی اجاگر کیا۔ پاکستانی کیتھولک بشپس کے صدر اور حیدرآباد کے بشپ سمسن شکاردین نے ویٹیکن نیوز سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ یہ دورہ بشپس کے لیے حوصلہ افزائی کا ذریعہ بنا ہے۔ انہوں نے بتایا کہ مسیحیوں کو… ## [پاکستانی کرکٹر فاطمہ ثنا نے عالمی ریکارڈ قائم کر دیا۔](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/05/Pakistani-cricketer-Fatima-Sana-set-world-record.html) _2026-05-16 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ کراچی (نیوز ایجنسی) — پاکستان کی ویمنز ٹی ٹوئنٹی ٹیم کی آل راؤنڈر فاطمہ ثنا نے زمبابوے کے خلاف سریز میں ایک یادگار اننگز کھیلتے ہوئے ویمنز ٹی ٹوئنٹی انٹرنیشنل تاریخ کی سب سے تیز نصب سنچری بنانے کا ریکارڈ قائم کر دیا۔ فاطمہ ثنا نے صرف 15 گیندوں پر دھواں دار 50 رنز بنائے، جو خواتین کے ٹی ٹوئنٹی انٹرنیشنل کرکٹ میں اب تک کی سب سے تیز ترین ففٹی قرار دی جا رہی ہے۔ ان کی جارحانہ بیٹنگ کی بدولت پاکستان نے… ## [ہنٹا وائرس کیا ہے اور یہ کتنا خطرناک ہو سکتا ہے؟ جانئے علامات اور بچاؤ کی تدابیر](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/05/hantavirus-spread-symptoms-prevention.html) _2026-05-13 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ ارجنٹینا کے کروز شپ سے پھیلنے والا 'ہنٹا وائرس': عالمی ادارہ صحت کی وارننگ اور اہم حقائق بیونس آئرس (نیوز ڈیسک): ارجنٹینا کے ساحل پر موجود ایک لگژری کروز شپ 'ایم وی ہونڈیئس' (MV Hondius) اس وقت عالمی میڈیا کی توجہ کا مرکز بن گیا جب وہاں 'ہنٹا وائرس' کے پراسرار پھیلاؤ کی تصدیق ہوئی۔ اس واقعے نے نہ صرف سیاحوں میں خوف و ہراس پیدا کر دیا بلکہ عالمی سطح پر صحت کے اداروں کو بھی الرٹ کر دیا ہے، کیونکہ… ## [نیا قانون: بھارتی حکومت مذہبی اداروں کے اثاثے ضبط کر سکے گی۔ چرچ میں تشویش کی لہر](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/05/FCRA-India-to-confiscate-Church-Properties.html) _2026-05-08 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ وزیر اعظم مودی کتھولک بشپ کانفرس آف انڈیا کے ساتھ ایک تصویر نئی د ہلی (اردو نیوز) — بھارت کی مرکزی حکومت نے مارچ 2026 میں لوک سبھا میں فارن کنٹری بیوشن ریگولیشن ایکٹ ترمیمی بل پیش کیا ہے جس کے تحت غیر ملکی امداد سے چلنے والے مذہبی اور فلاحی اداروں کی جائیدادوں پر حکومت کا براہ راست کنٹرول ممکن ہو سکے گا۔ مسیحی رہنماؤں کا کہنا ہے کہ یہ بل گرجا گھروں، سکولوں، ہسپتالوں اور چیریٹی اداروں کی جائیدادوں… ## [پاکستان میں انسانی حقوق کی صورتحال تشویشناک: ایچ آر سی پی کی سالانہ رپورٹ برائے 2025 جاری](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/05/HCRP-Pakistan-Annual-Report-2025.html) _2026-05-04 · Web Desk · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ اسلام آباد/لاہور: انسانی حقوق کمیشن آف پاکستان نے اپنی سالانہ رپورٹ " انسانی حقوق کی صورتِحال 2025" جاری کر دی ہے، جس میں ملک میں آئینی ضمانتوں اور زمینی حقائق کے درمیان بڑھتے ہوئے فاصلے پر گہری تشویش کا اظہار کیا گیا ہے۔ رپورٹ کے مطابق، سال 2025 کے دوران شہری آزادیوں، عدلیہ کی آزادی اور اظہارِ رائے پر سخت قدغنیں دیکھی گئیں خواتین، بچے اور اقلیتیں معاشرے کے کمزور طبقات کے لیے سال 2025 انتہائی مشکل… ## [چوری کا مال چور کے پاس ہی رہے گا:پنجاب چائلڈ میرج ریسٹرینٹ ایکٹ 2026](https://www.hernews.pk/2026/04/Punjab-Child-Marriage-Restriant-Act-2026_0660343736.html) _2026-04-28 · Azher Adil · Her News | Latest News, Current Affairs, Minorities, Women, Entertainment News_ AI Generated Illurstration ایک دفعہ کا ذکر ہے کہ ایک بستی میں نیا قانون آیا کہ "چوری کرنا سخت منع ہے اور چور کو سات سال جیل ہوگی"۔ بستی والے بہت خوش ہوئے، لیکن جب پہلا چور پکڑا گیا تو قاضی صاحب نے فیصلہ سنایا: "چور کو تو جیل بھیج دو، لیکن جو مال اس نے چرایا ہے، وہ چور کی ملکیت ہی رہے گا کیونکہ چوری کا عمل تو ہو چکا!" پنجاب کا نیا چائلڈ میرج ایکٹ بھی کچھ اسی منطق پر استوار ہے۔ اس ایکٹ کی سب سے… ## [WGiCS Newsletter: BOARD APPLICATIONS, MERCH, SENIOR FORM, JANE STREET SUMMER CONTACT & MORE](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/wgics-newsletter-board-applications-2dc) _2026-04-28 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ Best of luck with finals! ## [WGiCS Newsletter: BOARD APPLICATIONS, LATE NIGHT BDD, FACULTEA, GEMSTONES BALL & MORE](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/wgics-newsletter-board-applications) _2026-04-21 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ Last week of classes edition! ## [WOMEN IN STEM FORMAL: HALL OF GEMSTONES! 💎](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/women-in-stem-formal-hall-of-gemstones) _2026-04-21 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ Sign up now! ## [WGiCS Newsletter: Bluebooking, Mew Haven, Hall of Gemstones, Whale Tea, and more!](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/wgics-newsletter-bluebooking-mew) _2026-04-12 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ The week of 4/12 \<3 ## [Debito’s SNA column 74: “Life under a mad king”. Subtitle: Everyone is learning what happens when the world’s most powerful man goes crazy (April 7, 2026)](https://www.debito.org/?p=17697) _2026-04-11 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ Intro: The world is living under a rogue regime -- or rather, a rogue individual -- who is wielding unprecedented power. Think about it: Donald Trump is Commander-in-Chief over the world’s mightiest military in history, and deployed it worldwide far beyond the empires of yore (Roman, Persian, Ottoman, British, Russian, Chinese...). He also has his finger on the button of the second-largest (if not… ## [“Internationalisation in Name Only: What Japan’s ALT System Reveals About Structural Limits in Education Reform”. Book summary of “More Than an Assistant”, by Nathaniel Reed (Amazon KDP, Global Classroom Author, 2026)](https://www.debito.org/?p=17699) _2026-04-10 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ Summary: For decades, Japan has presented itself as an increasingly international society, and its education system has been one of the most visible sites of that effort. Tens of thousands of non-Japanese educators have been recruited into public schools to support English language learning, often framed as part of a broader commitment to global engagement. On paper, this appears progressive. In… ## [WGiCS Newsletter: FREE RAMEN, RESUME DROP, GEMSTONES BALL & MORE](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/wgics-newsletter-free-ramen-resume) _2026-04-08 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ Spring is here! ## [SELF-CARE DAY EVENT IN 30 MIN!](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/self-care-day-event-in-30-min) _2026-04-05 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ Join us for a relaxing time and free face masks! ## [Japan Times, “What you need to know about Japan’s new joint custody system: Advocates say that the changes will allow both parents to remain involved in the raising of their children”, March 24, 2026. On landmark legislation that came into effect on April 1, about 25 years too late for our generation of parents](https://www.debito.org/?p=17708) _2026-04-01 · Debito Arudou, Ph.D. · debito.org_ Intro: Joint custody for divorced parents will be allowed from April 1 in Japan — one of the few jurisdictions in the world where custody has been granted to only one parent — in one of the biggest reforms to the country’s family law in decades. For the first time ever, revisions to the Civil Code and related laws will allow parents to choose between sole custody or joint custody following a… ## [WGiCS Newsletter: SENIOR DINNER IN 20 MIN](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/wgics-newsletter-senior-dinner-in) _2026-03-30 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ This week is busyyyyy ## [WGiCS Newsletter!!! (read to find out why the street is called jane)](https://yalewics.substack.com/p/wgics-newsletter-read-to-find-out) _2026-03-29 · Yale WG/CS · Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS_ This week is busyyyyy