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UN Reports Warn of Widening Gender Justice Gap in Afghanistan as Women Protest Taliban Policies ———————————————— Recent reports by United Nations agencies have warned of a growing gender justice gap in Afghanistan, amid continuing restrictions imposed by the Taliban on…

Islamic Center in San Jose Provides Free Medical Care and Food During Ramadan ——————————- The Evergreen Islamic Center in San Jose, California has launched a Ramadan initiative offering free medical care, dental services, and food distribution to support low-income residents…

Leeds United Responds After Guardiola Comments on Ramadan Iftar Break for Muslim Players ——————————————— Leeds United has urged its supporters to respect a planned pause in play during Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round match against Norwich City to allow fasting Muslim…

UN Chief, ILO Call for Global Support for Women’s Rights and Empowerment ———————————– António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, reaffirmed that women’s rights are fundamental human rights, emphasizing that investing in women and girls is crucial for building a…

Amnesty International Reports Severe Violence by Oromo Liberation Army Against Women, Children in Ethiopia ————————————————- Amnesty International has documented widespread violence, including executions, rape, sexual slavery, and attacks on civilians, carried out by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the…

Lebanon Reports Over 450,000 Displaced Amid Hezbollah-Israel Conflict ——————————– Lebanese authorities have reported that more than 450,000 people have been displaced since the outbreak of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as ongoing military escalation has forced thousands of families to…

Stockholm Mosque Hosts Annual Ramadan Iftar Bringing Together Politicians, Ambassadors, Religious Leaders ———————————— The Stockholm Mosque in Stockholm hosted its annual Ramadan iftar dinner, welcoming government officials, politicians, diplomats, religious leaders, and representatives from civil society organizations. The event brought…

Rising Islamophobia, Immigration Crackdowns Cast Shadow Over Ramadan in the United States —————————— Many Muslims across the United States are observing the holy month of Ramadan under a climate of anxiety, as rising anti-Muslim rhetoric, stricter immigration enforcement, and tensions…

Reporters Without Borders Warns of Arrests and Deportations of Afghan Journalists in Pakistan —————————————- The press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders has warned about a growing crackdown on Afghan journalists living in Pakistan, amid a wider security campaign targeting Afghan…

UN Reports Nearly 180 Children Killed in Attacks on Iran, Dozens of Schools and Health Facilities Damaged ————————————— The United Nations says nearly 180 children have been killed in military attacks targeting Iran in recent weeks, amid escalating regional tensions…