Studies have shown that pandemics and economic uncertainty historically weigh on birth rates around the world.

An advocacy group says the root issue is that people are still unable to afford even basic necessities such as pads.

Mas Ermieyati Samsudin says the Anti-Stalking Bill is in the final process of being refined at the Attorney-General's Chambers.

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Siti Zailah Yusoff says there is not much demand for it in the country.

Otherwise, there are concerns of discrimination against women workers as the amendments to the Employment Act come into effect.

At the end of March, the Taliban, who took power after US forces withdrew from the country last August, closed high schools and colleges for girls just hours after their reopening.

It is the latest in a slew of Taliban restrictions on women, including banning them from any government jobs, secondary education and travelling alone outside their cities

The victim says she was gang raped by four boys on April 22, and again by the officer when she went to the police station on April 27.

Nia Vanessa Suhana is determined to prove that women can succeed in the sport.

The move comes after the Taliban backtracked on their commitment to open high schools to girls, a U-turn that shocked many Afghans and drew condemnation from humanitarian agencies and foreign governments.

All schools were closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic when the Taliban took over in August – but only boys and some younger girls were allowed to resume classes two months later.

Advocacy groups say more is needed, included amendments to the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021.