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Gender equality
Gender equality is the state of equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
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Reports & Analysis
Women in Indonesia's textile industry seek more rights
Women in Indonesia's textile industry seek more rights
Unrealistic targets and power imbalances lead to daily, often unnoticed, struggles for many female workers.
Fighting gender-based violence in Kenya
Fighting gender-based violence in Kenya
In Kenya women's groups are pushing for femicide to be declared a national disaster.
Japan: Women hopeful on maiden names issue after UN report
Japan: Women hopeful on maiden names issue after UN report
The push to allow married women to retain their maiden names is gaining momentum in Japan.
Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate
Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate
The lack of women in Indonesia's new government is a sign of inadequate gender equality, according to critics.
Afghan women, forced out by Taliban, study medicine abroad
Afghan women, forced out by Taliban, study medicine abroad
Nineteen women who had to stop studying when the Taliban came to power are finishing their medical degrees in Scotland.
Male contraception — a growing business with game changers?
Male contraception — a growing business with game changers?
There is fresh hope for men to control their fertility, but promising new products are being hampered by poor funding.
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In the spotlight
Belgrade Pride: Serbia's LGBTQ+ fight on after no progress
Given the lack of progress on LGBTQ+ rights, organizers of Belgrade Pride see the event as a protest, not a celebration.
EU states dash von der Leyen's gender-equal top team dream
The EU Commission chief hasn't abandoned her goal of a 50/50 gender split, but most member states have snubbed the idea.
Mollywood's #MeToo a wake-up call for film industry
India's Malayalam film industry is facing a major upheaval following the release of a report detailing harassment.
Startup funding: What role does female beauty play?
Women who are preceived as good-looking find it easier to sell their business ideas and products to potential investors.
Nepal: Same-sex couples face hurdles on road to recognition
Even with Nepal's Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriages, many legal hurdles persist for LGBTQ+ couples.
Women in politics: How far has Asia come?
Women in Asia have made strides in politics, partly due to gender quotas. But how close is gender parity?
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