SOUTH ASIA

India: hijab row the latest show of Hindu nationalism

Right-wing populist politicians target Muslim women to inflame divisions and win elections

‘The hijab ban is just another tool used by right-wing politicians to remain in power’

‘Our fight for accountability has become a thousand times harder under the Taliban’

Sri Lanka: economic meltdown sparks mass protests

Protest movement demands an end to unaccountable presidential power

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The ongoing protests have put the government on the defensive’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘By peacefully protesting, we hope to protect our democracy’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Education is our basic right, it’s an Islamic right, it’s a human right’

Afghanistan: back to school?

Against all odds, Afghan women and girls mobilise for their right to education

‘As a result of patriarchal norms, women experience discrimination at all levels’

‘The government is dealing with dissent in very concerning ways’