‘Green Girls Group’: Women Farmers Of Gaza On The Frontlines
New Age Islam News Bureau
16 March 2025
• ‘Green Girls Group’: Women Farmers Of Gaza On The Frontlines
• Iranian Women Thrive Despite Western-Imposed Sanctions: Envoy
• Iran Using Drones, Advanced Tech In Crackdown On Women's Rights, UN Report Says
• India’s Supreme Court Judge Laments Delay In Women Quota Roll-Out
• Islamic Ladies Social And Cultural Association Shaping The Future Of T&T
• Ksrelief’s Global Efforts To Empower Women Highlighted At UN Session
• Pakistan: 1.8 Million Women Targeted By Cybercrimes In 5 Years, Conviction Rate At Just 3.5 Per Cent
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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‘Green Girls Group’: Women Farmers of Gaza on the Frontlines
March 15, 2025
By Raed Musa
Women farmers who are returning to work on their land near the Israeli firing line in Gaza. (Photo: video grab)
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Raed Musa, reporting from Gaza, wrote about the women farmers who are returning to work on their land near the Israeli firing line. Their story is one of courage in the face of tragedy.
With much emotion, young farmer GhidaQadih talks about her return to her agricultural land in the town of Al-Fakhari, near Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, after a long hiatus due to the genocidal war launched by the Israeli army following the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on October 7, 2023.
Ghida, 28 years old, has a deep connection to the land, which began five years ago when she and her companions Nadine Abu Rok and Asil Al-Najjar, along with their colleague Khalil Abu Rajila, formed the “Green Girls Group” (G.G.G.). They all come from families that are famous for working in agriculture, passing down the profession from one generation to the next.
In 2020, the group’s journey began with an agricultural project they established in the town of Khuza’a, east of Khan Yunis. Ghida tells Al-Jazeera that, “We are not graduates of agricultural colleges, but we gained agricultural skills from our families and through volunteer experiences with Khuza’a Municipality and other local organizations.”
Ghida holds a university degree in accounting, while Nadine specializes in financial and accounting sciences. Asil completed her studies in primary education, and Khalil holds a degree in sociology. “What brings us together is our friendship and our love for the land and agriculture,” Ghida adds.
The group’s agricultural journey began by renting three dunum (a dunum equals 1,000 square meters). Soon, they expanded by renting another five dunums. Their hard work paid off with noticeable success, and Ghida explains, “We caught the attention of an international organization that reached out to us through the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee, offering us a financial grant.”
Four Palestinian farmers in Gaza got together in 2020 to form Green Girls Group. The team has thrived for three years before Israel’s war in Gaza broke out. Their sole male member is currently detained by Israeli forces, and their Khuza’a farm in the southern city of Khan Yunis… pic.twitter.com/Kp8063FE5O
Thanks to this grant, Ghida continues, “We rented seven more dunums in Al-Fakhari, establishing a second agricultural project divided into two parts: the first consisted of greenhouses covering two dunums, and the remaining land was open agricultural land with three and a half dunums, while the rest was used for storage and refrigeration.”
Life seemed to open its arms to the four farmers, but then the war erupted, turning their lives upside down. Each of them became preoccupied with their own survival and displacement in search of safety. Khalil was arrested by the occupation forces for nearly a year before being released as part of the final batch in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement about two weeks ago.
The team members were scattered. Ghida says, “It was impossible to reach the two agricultural projects in the towns of Khuza’a and Al-Fakhari, which are close to the Israeli security fence, as these are among the highest-risk areas. Reaching them during the war was a deadly adventure.”
The Khuza’a project is located about 500 meters from the security fence, and this town is one of the most severely affected by complete destruction. It was overrun by Israeli forces during their ground operation in Khan Yunis, which lasted four months between December 2023 and April of the previous year.
Nadine Abu Rok estimates the losses of this project at around $90,000 due to the destruction of 3 dunums of open agricultural land and 3 dunums of greenhouses, in addition to equipment, tools, and storage.
In addition to the destruction and leveling of the Khuza’a project, the Al-Fakhari project also suffered losses worth thousands of dollars due to theft and destruction.
Despite these massive losses and the harsh experience of war, GhidaQadih and Nadine Abu Rok were determined to revive their project in Al-Fakhari. Ghida says, “Despite the scattering caused by the war—where Khalil was in prison, and Asil was stranded in Egypt and couldn’t return to Gaza—Nadine and I decided to return to the land and start farming again.”
It wasn’t an easy decision for the two friends, but Ghida explains that it was necessary. “I felt that my soul returned to my body when I came back to embrace the land again, plant seeds, and care for the plants.”
She continues, “We returned to the Al-Fakhari project because it’s relatively located in a less dangerous area. We were happy with Khalil’s release from prison, and we miss the opening of the Rafah crossing so that Asil can return. We long for the complete withdrawal of the occupation and to go back to our land in Khuza’a to revive it once again.”
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Nadine adds that returning to farming is mixed with many fears and challenges. “No one can guarantee that war won’t come again, and we will face destruction, displacement, and loss of lives and property once more. We are working in the unknown, but life must continue despite the risks.”
This team is enduring tremendous difficulty in overcoming many challenges amid complex and compounded crises. There are high costs to secure electricity, with constant outages since the war began, as well as shortages in fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential supplies. According to Nadine, “The prices of these materials are over ten times higher than before the war.”
Due to the lack of fresh water necessary for diverse crops, Ghida says, “Our current farming is limited to certain types of vegetables from the seedlings available in the local market, which don’t require fresh water in large quantities.”
Ghida believes that the Israeli occupation has followed a systematic policy to starve Gazans through extensive destruction and leveling of agricultural lands and projects during its war on Gaza. This policy continues now with the ongoing blockade and restrictions on the crossings.
The Israeli occupation imposes restrictions on the entry of goods, agricultural supplies, raw materials, and machinery, hindering the resumption of agricultural and industrial activities in the devastated Gaza Strip.
Mohammad Abu Awda, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, says that, “The Israeli army destroyed agriculture, livestock, and fishing sectors during its genocidal war on Gaza.”
He points out that the agricultural sector is one of the most important sectors in the Palestinian economy, but it faces significant challenges due to the war, including the destruction of agricultural lands and farming infrastructure, restrictions on access to essential resources like water and land, and strict limitations on importing seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
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Iranian women thrive despite Western-imposed sanctions: envoy
March 15, 2025
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Zahra Ershadi, has reaffirmed the unwavering determination of Iranian women in the face of Western-imposed sanctions, emphasizing their role in shaping a more just and progressive society.
Speaking at the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, Ershadi underscored Iran’s commitment to advancing women’s rights and acknowledged the significant contributions women make in strengthening the nation’s social and economic fabric.
“Iranian women continue to drive progress despite the detrimental impact of unilateral coercive measures (UCMs) and the failed Maximum Pressure campaign,” Ershadi stated. “Their resilience has been instrumental in fostering advancements across various spheres of life. While external pressures attempt to undermine their rights, they persist in building a fairer future for themselves and their communities.”
Highlighting the growing presence of Iranian women in key sectors, Ershadi pointed out that women now make up 33% of university faculty, 40% of medical science professionals, and over 50% of healthcare workers. Additionally, they account for 40% of specialist doctors and 30% of subspecialist doctors in Iran.
Their influence extends beyond academia and healthcare. Women constitute 45% of the public sector workforce and 74% of private sector employees, while also owning 32,000 businesses. Each year, 300,000 rural and nomadic women undergo entrepreneurship training, contributing to a rise in women-led businesses and employment. Women have also secured 41% of newly created jobs in the country.
Ershadi highlighted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s commitment to increasing women’s participation in governance, noting that over 190 women have been appointed to managerial positions nationwide. Pezeshkian has also instructed efforts to boost women’s leadership in provincial and municipal offices, as well as other key government sectors.
In addition to discussing Iran’s progress in women’s empowerment, Ershadi strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, describing it as a “systematic effort” to erase Palestinian identity and suppress women’s rights.
“In my region, the Israeli apartheid regime’s relentless aggression in Gaza amounts to genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity,” Ershadi declared. “The mass killing of innocent civilians—including women, children, and the elderly—the destruction of critical infrastructure, and the forced displacement of entire communities represent egregious violations of basic human rights.”
She stressed that Palestinian women and girls remain among the most vulnerable victims of Israel’s attacks, as the violence deprives them of fundamental rights and impedes their empowerment.
“The international community must recognize these atrocities for what they are and take urgent, decisive action to hold those responsible accountable,” she urged.
The conflict in Gaza escalated following Hamas’ Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, a response to decades of Israeli oppression. Since then, Israel’s military offensive has resulted in the deaths of at least 48,524 Palestinians, the majority of whom are women and children, with over 111,955 others wounded. Thousands remain missing, buried under the rubble of destroyed homes and infrastructure.
Backed by the United States and its Western allies, Israel’s war against Gaza has sparked growing international condemnation, with calls for immediate intervention to end the violence and address the unfolding humanitarian disaster.
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Iran using drones, advanced tech in crackdown on women's rights, UN report says
By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
MARCH 15, 2025
Iranian police force stands on a street during the revival of morality police in Tehran, July 16, 2023
(photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo)
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Iran has begun integrating advanced technology, including drones, in its attempts to repress women and girls, a United Nations report published on Friday found.
The independent report was released following two years of independent investigation, which included interviewing some 285 victims and witnesses and analyzing over 38,000 articles of evidence. The research was commissioned following that outcry and protests, which ignited after the Islamic Republic murdered Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini for failing to wear a head covering in a way which met the country’s mandatory hijab law.
Tehran, the investigation found, began using aerial drone surveillance and a new facial recognition software in April 2024 to monitor hijab compliance in public spaces.
In addition to state-run surveillance software, the investigators also identified the mobile application ‘Nazer’ which allows private citizens to report instances of hijab non-compliance to police in real time. Users may add the location, date, time and the license plate number of the vehicle in which the alleged mandatory hijab infraction occurred, which then “flags” the vehicle online, alerting the police.
Tehran was also found to have deactivated the SIM cards of journalists, activists, and human rights defenders in 2024. This, the UN charged, restricted their access to banking and essential services. Those impacted were forced to appear before authorities, who interrogated them, to regain access to their services.
“Surveillance online was a critical tool for State repression. Instagram accounts, for instance, were shut down and SIM cards confiscated, in particular of human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders,” explained the Independent Mission’s Shaheen Sardar Ali.
“In repressing the 2022 nationwide protests, State authorities in Iran committed gross human rights violations, some of which the Mission found to have amounted to crimes against humanity,” said Sara Hossain, Chair of the Fact-Finding Mission. “We heard many harrowing accounts of harsh physical and psychological torture and a wide range of serious fair trial and due process violations committed against children, including some as young as seven years old.”
In April of 2024, the Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched the ‘Noor’ plan which promised to compromise on the deployment of officers to “confront women and girls” promoting “social anomalies by appearing without the hijab.”
Following the announcement of the Noor plan, IRGC Commander for Tehran, Hassan Hassanzadeh announced the establishment and deployment of the so-called “ambassadors of kindness,” to monitor hijab compliance in public spaces, including at markets, parks and on public transport.
At least 618 women were arrested in the context of the “Noor” plan, human rights organizations relayed to the UN. It was found that many of these women were subjected to acts of physical violence during their detainments. Women and girls, who were summoned before the Criminal or Revolutionary Court in greater numbers in the second half of 2024, were sentenced to flogging based solely on the testimony of arresting security forces and photos taken during their detention.
“Victims, including children, were subjected to torture and ill-treatment, including beating, flogging and prolonged solitary confinement,” the report found “Torture and ill-treatment were carried out in unofficial detention facilities operated by the IRGC and the Ministry of Intelligence, and in the 2-A and 209 security wards of Evin prison, controlled by the same entities.”
The UN also established numerous cases of sexual violence against women, children and men protesters, “including rape, gang rapes, rape with an object, threats of rape and genital electrocution, including against female relatives, intrusive body searches and gender-specific verbal abuse.” These acts were committed by both members of the police force and the IRGC.
One woman told the UN investigators that a plain clothes officer fired over 200 metal objects at her body, including at her genitalia.
In some cases, prison officials and officers would carry out mock executions to extract confessions, placing nooses around women’s necks and forcing them in front of a firing squad.
In November, a woman by the name of RoshnakAlishah was lashed 14 times for “disturbing public chastity” after she posted a video, without a hijab, confronting a man who had previously assaulted her.
In addition to the physical abuse, the UN confirmed that in at least one instance a woman’s bank account was closed in punishment for not covering her hair and in multiple instances vehicles were seized.
Recent efforts by the Islamic regime have also seen teenage girls pathologized for refusing to cover their hair. In November 2024, the head of the Department of Women and Family at the Headquarters for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice announced opening a “clinic” targeting teenage girls to undergo “scientific and psychological treatment for hijab removal,” the investigation found.
The investigation also found multiple instances of extra-judicial executions, explained away by Tehran as suicides, which included the murders of three children: Sarina Ismaeilzadeh, NikaShakarami and Sarina Saiedi.
“The State response to these deaths is reminiscent of its handling of other incidents, and the killings of individuals at or near protest sites, and as such, forms part of a systematic pattern to conceal the truth and evade potential responsibility for the deaths,” the investigators shared. “This includes delayed or flawed investigations into the deaths, contradictory State narratives on the cause of death, withholding information such as medical and toxicology reports to attest for a “suicide,” and cases where the mission found indicia of physical violence perpetrated by State agents concomitant to or preceding the death.
“It also includes credible information from relatives contesting the official narratives on the cause(s) of the deaths, coupled with persistent threats and arrests, denial of commemorative services, criminal charges and sentencing (including to flogging) of family members, for seeking justice for the death of their loved ones.”
The UN investigation also found that the arrests cemented an existing discriminatory framework which victimized women and girls. While already deemed a violation of women’s rights by the UN, a drafted legislation which has not yet been adopted would see harsher punishments distributed for failing to cover up.
Under the proposed legislation, women could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to the equivalent of $12,000 for non-compliance and even the death penalty if their conduct is deemed to amount to “corruption on earth.”
The new law would also further delegate enhanced enforcement powers to Iran’s security apparatus and to citizens and businesses, while also increasing the use of technology and surveillance.
The investigators found Iran carried out large-scale arrests in provinces with a larger population of religious and ethnic minorities. The arrests saw victims, including children, held in unofficial IRGC facilities.
The UN officials found two unofficial facilities run by the IRGC in the East Azerbaijan province, which detained Azerbaijani Turk protesters.
The detainees were subjected to “particularly egregious forms of torture,” the UN found. This torture included waterboarding, sexual violence, being suspended from the ceiling by their arms, forcibly administered unknown substances, and solitary confinement for up to 18 days.
In other facilities in Sistan and Baluchestan, IRGC officials prevented detainees from sleeping during the night, subjected them to racist language and forced them into unsanitary conditions.
Ethnic and religious minorities were also found to have been charged at a higher rate with and convicted of national security offences by Revolutionary Courts, including for “gathering and colluding to commit crimes against security,” “disrupting public order,” and “propaganda against the system.”
The report noted that the Islamic regime was one of the few states to continue to impose the death penalty on LGBT persons. This, the UN noted, put LGBT individuals at greater risk when and if they chose to demonstrate.
The UN noted that escaping the geographic boundaries of Iran often does not stop the state’s attempts at repression, with Tehran often leveraging the lives of family members still living in the state to silence whistleblowers.
Journalists have also repeatedly been threatened and the IRGC has orchestrated murder and kidnapping attempts to further silence dissidents, the UN found. Since 2022, at least 15 instances of attempted murder or abduction were documented in the United Kingdom alone.
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India’s Supreme Court Judge Laments Delay In Women Quota Roll-Out
By Utkarsh Anand
Mar 16, 2025
The judge emphasised that women must be given sufficient opportunities to demonstrate their talent in the realm of policymaking and leadership.
Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna on Saturday lamented the delay in implementing the 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies despite the law being enacted in 2023.
Delivering an address at the centenary celebrations of Cornelia Sorabji — the first woman to practise law in India, at the University of Mumbai — the judge emphasised that women must be given sufficient opportunities to demonstrate their talent in the realm of policymaking and leadership.
“Parliament has enacted a law to give 33% reservation for women in Parliament, but the same has not been given effect to till date,” justice Nagarathna pointed out. She noted that even in 2024, women held only 14% of Lok Sabha seats and 15% of Rajya Sabha seats, with less than 7% occupying ministerial positions.
Notified in September 2023, the constitutional amendment for women’s quota reserves one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies and the Delhi assembly for women, including reserved seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Implementation hinges on the publication of the next census, projected around 2027, and the reservation will be valid for 15 years, subject to parliamentary extension. Constituency boundaries will also be adjusted after the census.
In her address, justice Nagarathna, highlighting the systemic barriers that hinder women’s progress, called for immediate action to ensure greater representation. “A century of experience has shown that celebrating individual accomplishments is insufficient to trickle down the true and material benefits of gender justice, a solemn constitutional goal,” she said.
The judge underscored the importance of women’s participation not only in politics but also in the legal profession. “At least 30% of the law officers representing the Central or state governments must be women. Further, at least 30% of all public sector empanelments of legal advisors must be women, so also in all state instrumentalities and agencies,” she stated. Justice Nagarathna also called for greater representation of competent women advocates in high courts, arguing that if male advocates under 45 could be appointed, the same opportunity must be extended to women.
Justice Nagarathna’s address also reflected on the deeper societal constructs that perpetuate gender biases. Referencing Cornelia Sorabji’s “Indian Tales of the Great Ones”, she noted how history itself has often reinforced patriarchal shackles. “Razia Sultan, a great monarch, lost her throne because she was a woman who ruled as a man. We must unpack this assertion,” she said, challenging traditional gendered perceptions of leadership.
Drawing upon an assertion by Simone de Beauvoir (a French existentialist philosopher and writer) that “one is not born but becomes a woman,” she stressed that society must break free from outdated gender roles.
“There is no virtue for success that is exclusive to men and lacks in women. Sternness, strength, and tact are virtues intrinsic to women just as they are to men,” she asserted.
Justice Nagarathna highlighted that inclusivity in leadership does not come at the cost of meritocracy. “Any attempt at inclusivity does not prioritise inclusivity over meritocracy but only challenges entrenched stereotypes,” she maintained. She cited the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates greater representation of women on corporate boards, as an example of a successful intervention that led to a significant rise in women’s leadership roles.
The judge also called for mentorship programs to support women in their careers, stating, “Mentors can provide invaluable advice, encouragement, and connections that help women navigate workplace challenges. We need to create more opportunities for women to mentor and be mentored.”
Justice Nagarathna’s speech went beyond professional achievements, urging recognition of the vital role women play in shaping families and communities. “The rich interior lives of ordinary women—mothers, wives, caregivers—must also be recognised. Their importance is not always visible, but in many ways, these are the women who hold the fort for their family members to conquer the world outside,” she said.
She called for the stories of such women to be acknowledged as part of women’s collective histories. “We should acknowledge that women’s labour in shaping families and communities is as significant as achievements in the professional or political sphere,” she said, stressing that contributions to the private sphere have ripple effects in the public domain.
Emphasising the critical need for gender diversity in the judiciary, justice Nagarathna said: “The judiciary, at every level, must be sensitive, independent, and free from biases. By promoting gender diversity on the Bench, we ensure that multiple perspectives are weighed and balanced in arriving at judicial decisions,” she said.
She argued that systemic discrimination hampers women’s upward mobility in the legal profession. “While the number of women graduating from top law schools is nearly equal to their male counterparts, this does not translate to equal representation at the workplace or at higher positions,” she observed.
Concluding her address, Justice Nagarathna called for a concerted effort from institutions and individuals to dismantle gender barriers. “Every member of the fraternity and every institution has a role to play in the three-pronged objective of entry, retention, and advancement of women in the legal profession,” she said.
She expressed optimism that, with conscious efforts, the glass ceiling could one day become a relic of the past. “The glass ceiling will become a thing of the past only through acknowledgment and community learning,” she said.
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Islamic Ladies Social And Cultural Association Shaping The Future Of T&T
Kristy Ramnarine
16-03-2025
In quiet homes and bustling community centres across T&T, the work of the Islamic Ladies Social and Cultural Association (ILSCA) is felt every day. A struggling mother receives financial assistance to keep food on the table. A student, once on the verge of dropping out, now has the schoolbooks and uniform needed to continue their education. An advocacy paper lands on a policymaker’s desk, pushing for change on critical social issues.
For more than five decades, ILSCA has been a force for change in the country, driving conversation on social issues. As the organisation prepares to celebrate its 54th anniversary in June 2025, its president, Shaleeza Khan-Ali, is determined to build on that legacy of shaping lives for the better.
Founded in 1971 by a pioneering group of Muslim women, including former first lady ZalayharHassanali and Dr Joan HomaidaKazim, ILSCA has grown into a leading voice in social welfare, education, and advocacy.
Its president, Shaleeza Khan-Ali, is intent on continuing ILSCA’s mission of contributing to the sustainable development of our nation in the fields of social welfare, Islamic and secular education, and cultural activities.
“We improve the well-being of communities by providing social work and poverty alleviation services to those most in need. Also, by promoting Islamic education, culture and Da’Wah, as well as networking and advocacy to influence policy decisions at all levels,” she says.
“At the time, there were several women’s groups at various masjids in Trinidad,” she says. “Their main purpose was fundraising activities to keep the masjids going. Dr Joan HomaidaKazim saw the need for us to get into the public sphere for social welfare. Together with other women, including former first lady ZalayharHassanali, Hazrah Hamid, Khelafan Mustapha, Yvonne Shah, Hanifa Rahman, Nellie Khan, Imam Baksh, Haffeeza Mohammed, Ayesha Dookie, Maida Ali and Hafeeza Ali, as well as others, the association was developed as an NGO.”
Over the years, several projects were initiated, with the 2012 seminar on the “Age of Marriage in Islam” being a major example of women’s role in Islam.
“What we did was bring together all the major organisations in Islam in the name of advocacy. I started in 2013, and way back then we worked with ASJA, Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah Institute, Darul Uloom, TIA and TML to work on various position papers which were sent to the government at the time on various social issues.”
One of the position papers submitted to the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development in 2013 recommended changes to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.
ILSCA has also put forward position papers and published articles on social issues affecting the national community, such as parenting (2014), decriminalisation of marijuana (2019), crime and gender-based violence (2021), and the atrocities and humanitarian crisis in Palestine (2023).
The ILSCA president stated that, contrary to popular belief, Muslim women play significant roles in various organisations across T&T.
“Going back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him), we have seen through the Hadith literature that he worked with women in society. There are many examples where he worked with the women in society.
“Also, in the Holy Qur’an, Chapter 33, Verse 35, Allah, in His words, shows that all men and women have the same responsibility where our faith is concerned.”
When it comes to the provision of social and humanitarian services, ILSCA has been at the forefront of society through its Social Welfare Programme since its inception.
“Through our Sponsorship Programme, we assist families financially every two months. In addition, we counsel them in areas such as family life, parenting, health, environment, education and finance.
“We consider our programme to be successful as we take clients off once they become self-sufficient. Also, we see children from our sponsored families succeed in education.”
“In 2024, we had an extremely high number of requests for assistance towards school books and uniforms. This is such a big expense for parents, especially when books keep changing. Children having their school books and uniforms to attend school increases their self-esteem, mitigates the possibility of bullying, thereby giving them a better chance at succeeding.”
In expressing gratitude to past and present members, she says, “I am grateful to all the foundation members. Those who have served in the previous executive committees, all members and well-wishers for their contributions so the ILSCA family can continue its work as sisters serving humanity.”
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KSrelief’s global efforts to empower women highlighted at UN session
Arab News
March 15, 2025
NEW YORK: Saudi aid agency KSrelief took part in a high-level session at UN Headquarters in New York City recently as part of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
The projects include vocational training programs and entrepreneurship support for Yemeni women, healthcare schemes, and initiatives to combat gender-based violence through awareness campaigns and survivor support programs.
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Pakistan: 1.8 million women targeted by cybercrimes in 5 years, conviction rate at just 3.5 per cent
In the past five years, 1.8 million women in Pakistan have faced cybercrimes, yet only 3.5 per cent of accused individuals have been convicted. Poor documentation and weak enforcement have allowed dig...
Over the past five years, approximately 1.8 million women in Pakistan have fallen victim to cybercrimes, according to official statistics obtained by Hum English News. Despite the alarming surge in di...
An investigation by the Hum English News team uncovered troubling trends in online harassment and cybercrimes targeting women. Official figures reveal that more than 2.7 million digital crime complain...
Hum English reported that a significant 80 per cent of these complaints were filed by women and children, with 1.8 million women approaching agencies such as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (...
These complaints resulted in the registration of over 8,000 cases and the arrests of more than 11,000 suspects. However, only 225 individuals–approximately 3.5 per cent of those accused–were convicted...
According to Hum English, “96 per cent of the women who approached law enforcement agencies for help received no justice.” The issue affects both working women and homemakers, with online crimes conti...
Government records indicate that the FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing received over 639,000 complaints between 2020 and 2024, covering offenses such as online harassment, fraud, religious hatred, and blasphemy....
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