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Women of the Asia-Pacific

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Women of the Asia-Pacific

We take a look at a selection of countries in the Asia-Pacific and the role and status of women in them today.

The role of women across the Asia-Pacific is constantly changing. From Australia seeing its first female Australian Prime Minster this year to the plight of high-profile political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma, women continue to make their mark (and headlines) around the region. We take a look at a selection of countries—from Afghanistan to Vietnam—and the position of some of the women in them.