Nepali transgender rights activist Bhumika Shrestha wins Int'l Women of Courage Award The US Embassy in Nepal has announced that transgender rights activist Bhumika Shrestha will be awarded the US Department of States’ prestigious International Women of Courage Award, 2022 for her dedication to improving the lives of the LGBTQI+ community. Nepal 10 Mar, 2022
As US mulls Afghan exit, activist sees long fight for women Prominent activist Sima Samar has been fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan for the past 40 years. She believes her struggle is far from over — especially at a time when violence is on the rise, peace talks between rival Afghan groups are stuck and the US mulls a May departure from her country. World 08 Mar, 2021
Jill Biden helps honour women from 15 countries for courage First lady Jill Biden says nearly two dozen women the State Department is honouring for their courage made an “intentional decision” to persist and demand justice despite their fear. World 08 Mar, 2021
Rights activist Muskan Khatun wins IWOC Award The United States Embassy in Nepal has announced that Muskan Khatun will be honoured with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award for her work to end acid attacks. Nepal 06 Mar, 2021
Rights activist Muskan Khatun wins 2021 International Women of Courage Award Muskan Khatun, an acid attack survivor, will be awarded the prestigious International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award for her work to end acid attacks. Nepal 05 Mar, 2021
Trump lavishes praise on Saudis, but silent on human rights RIYADH: As President Donald Trump opened his keynote address in Saudi Arabia, he lavished praise on the "magnificent" kingdom and "the grandeur of this remarkable place." Then he made clear there would be no public lecture from America on... Women 22 May, 2017
China police stop Western diplomats from visiting dissident BEIJING: A Chinese lawyer said police stopped five Western diplomats who were trying to visit her in Beijing on Saturday after she had been prevented from travelling to the United States to accept an award for her rights work. The lawyer, Ni... Women 23 Apr, 2016
Michelle Obama is DC's top fashionista: Witherspoon WASHINGTON: Actress Reese Witherspoon says her "Legally Blonde" character Elle Woods has been ousted as the most stylish woman to come to the nation's capital by first lady Michelle Obama. Speaking Wednesday at a ceremony where Mrs. Obama... Travel Abroad 11 Mar, 2010
Trafficking-hit enact their woes KATHMANDU: Survivors of human trafficking Thursday staged a street play titled "Nari"at the residence of US Ambassador Nancy J Powell. Several members of the Constituent Assembly were also present on the occasion. "The street drama... Horoscopes 17 Apr, 2009
