Pakistani society careless about kids’ safety: Media
August 20th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) The primary responsibility for protection of children falls on the family -- but families in Pakistan seem to be the "nodal point" for child abuse, two ... Read more...
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Sikh Americans show solidarity after gurdwara tragedy
August 7th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) Deeply shocked by the killing of six Sikh worshipers in a gurdwara in Milwaukee, the anguished community has sought concrete action to ensure that ... Read more...
Posted in World |
National helpline for safety of tourists in offing
March 6th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, March 6 (IANS) A national helpline is on the anvil to address the safety and security concerns of tourists in the country, central Tourism Minister Kumari Selja announced here Saturday. ... Read more...
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India’s anti-ragging helpline gets nearly 160,000 calls
March 3rd, 2010 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Highlighting the prevalence of ragging in educational institutions, a national helpline has received nearly 160,000 calls in just eight months.
Minister of State for Human Resource Development D. ... Read more...
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Forcibly married traumatised Brits told to take loans to pay for flights home
November 9th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.9 (ANI): British citizens who have been forced into marriages overseas are being asked to cover the costs of their repatriation to the UK, The Independent has learnt.Under guidelines distributed by ... Read more...
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Brit kids as young as nine being forced into marriage
September 28th, 2008 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 28 (ANI): Brit kids as young as nine are being forced to get married by their families, it has been revealed.The revelation comes after official figures revealed that ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Britain launches helpline for victims of forced marriages
April 11th, 2008 - 6:35 pm ICT by admin
London, April 11 (IANS) Worried about the spread of the controversial practice of forced marriage and honour-based violence among Asian communities, the British government Friday launched a national helpline for such victims. ... Read more...
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Britain launches first forced marriage helpline
April 11th, 2008 - 6:26 pm ICT by admin
London, Apr 11 (ANI): British Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker today launched a new national helpline for victims of forced marriages and honour-based violence, part-funded by the Forced Marriage Unit.The 'Honour ... Read more...
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