Youth Speak Forum to focus on SDGs

Published On: May 4, 2016 11:24 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 3: World leaders, at the United Nations Sustainable Summit held in September 2015, adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030.

Why youths scramble for jobs in South Korea

Published On: May 4, 2016 11:21 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: Ever since the South Korean government introduced the Employment Permit System (EPS) for Nepali workers in 2008, thousands of Nepali youth have tried their luck. More than 33,000 Nepalis have worked or are working in South Korea so far, and thousands more have tried and failed.

Mum forced to dump 14.8 litres of breast milk at Heathrow

Published On: April 25, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

LONDON, April 25: A US mother-of-two, who was forced to dump 14.8 litres of breast milk at security at London’s Heathrow Airport, has spoken about her humiliation and the “incredibly unfair” security rules.