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India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right. If implemented the decision could help more girls stay in school by requiring toilets, menstrual products & awareness sessions in schools.

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The @WHO says it has achieved gender parity — but new HR data tells a more complicated story. Women fell from 50.1% to 49.7% of staff in 2025, even as they gained ground in professional ranks.

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