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Dato Tajol Rosli not contesting this 13th General Election of Malaysia

IPOH, Malaysia: Pengkalan Hulu assemblyman Tan Sri Tajol Rosli Ghazali today announced that he would not be contesting in the coming 13th general election after 35 years of being an elected representative. Tajol Rosli, a former Perak menteri besar, made the announcement when debating on the Perak 2013 Budget at the state assembly sitting, here, [...]

PAKISTAN’S INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMITTEMENTS UNDER CEDAW International Women’s Day 2013 coincides with the events leading up to the general elections. On this occasion Aurat Foundation (AF) and Democracy Reporting International (DRI) have jointly produced a briefing paper that highlights Pakistan’s international commitments related to women’s political and electoral participation as well as shortcomings in their [...]

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ISLAMABAD, 22 OCTOBER 2012: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a show cause notice to M/s Reckitt & Benckiser Pakistan Limited for claiming in its advertisements of its product Veet that “9/10 women prefer Veet”, allegedly without having a reasonable basis. Such a claim is prima facie violation of Section 10 of the [...]

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Message from the President of the World Assembly of Youth

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Karachi (PR) Mr. Saleem Khursheed Khokhar (Respondent No.3) moved an contempt application CMA No. 11664/2011 against the malafide conduct of the Nazir of the Hon’ble High Court of Sindh Under Article 204 Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 pertaining to Young Men’s Christian Association Constitution Petition No. D-330/2005 and stated that the contemnor Nazir of the Sindh High Court [...]

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 Nassau (PR): Participatory governance is essential for the development and growth of the Caribbean Region. In order for true governance to be realized, youth must be the agenda of the respective governments. Youth must be empowered not only by the governments but we must also seek to empower ourselves and our fellow youth. This sentiment and more [...]

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Engaging youth in planning education for social transformation The Policy Forum follows the line of the global strategy of United Nations for Youth. “The future of our world lies in the hands of our young people. I am determined to ensure that the priorities of youth are heard and addressed in the halls of the [...]

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Melaka, 16 July – THIS evening, a delegation of seven members headed by the newly appointed President, Mr. Akbar Zulfakar from the National Youth Committee of Indonesia (KNPI), paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY).  The delegation was greeted and welcomed by the Secretary General, Ms. Ediola Pashollari.  [...]

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Malaka, Malaysia dated 18th July 2012: Few in the world dedicated their life for humanity, Nelson Mandela through his 67 years of altruistic service, did that, fighting for democracy, freedom and justice he stands as a beacon of hope and an inspiration for millions around the world. Another year gone, and the world continues to commemorate [...]

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Melaka, 28th June 2012 – THE Opening Ceremony of the 12th Melaka International Youth Dialogue(MIYD) was held today at Puteri Resort with an encouraging presence of the Hon. Datuk Gan Tian Loo, the State Minister of Youth, Sports, and Education who officiated this event under the theme “Health, It’s My Right!” Also in attendance was [...]

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