suicide
The silent epidemic
High suicide rates in Nepal expose the lack of mental healthcare facilities in the country.
Maximillian Morch | May 11, 2016
Criminal intent
Irom Sharmila continues to be persecuted under India’s draconian ‘suicide’ law.
Mukesh Rawat | Mar 06, 2015
Just another suicide
After being hit locally, nationally and internationally, the farmers of Vidarbha are down — and some are out.
Dilip D’Souza | Jul 02, 2006
Sexual Harassment and the Public Woman
Bangladeshi women who face harassment from males lack any access to avenues of social or legal redress. The suicide of Simi Banu tragically highlights the need for the law to protect not only female 'modesty', …
Dina M Siddiqi | May 01, 2002
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