Women's rights

Government simplifies family pension rules for divorced, separated women

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Government simplifies family pension rules for divorced, separated women

In a significant move to enhance financial security for women, the government has amended its family pension rules. It is possible for a daughter who is divorced or separated to claim her deceased father’s pension directly, without having to wait for a legal decision. The changes, announced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, now allow divorced … Read more

Data | Iran’s performance in key socioeconomic indicators and proximate causes for protests

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Data | Iran’s performance in key socioeconomic indicators and proximate causes for protests

The lack of adequate political freedoms, the absence of gender equality, and recurrent economic crises have frequently triggered protests The lack of adequate political freedoms, the absence of gender equality, and recurrent economic crises have frequently triggered protests Earlier this month, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was detained by Iran’s morality police for “violating” the mandatory dress … Read more