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Women in Combat: Both Spoilers and Enablers of Peace
February 15, 2016

Women in Combat: Both Spoilers and Enablers of Peace

By Rosalie Arcala Hall and Julian Smith
Popular distortions often applied to women’s functions in war can obstruct the peace process.

Fighting Menstruation Stigma in Myanmar
October 11, 2015

Fighting Menstruation Stigma in Myanmar

By Poppy McPherson
In Yangon, artist Ma Ei has turned her period into a 3-day piece of performance art.
Addressing Nepal’s Water Crisis
April 17, 2015

Addressing Nepal’s Water Crisis

By Juliette Rousselot, Photos by Omar Havana
Although many communities still struggle, Nepal is making real progress on providing access to water.

Saving Grameen Bank, Sustaining the Bangladesh Paradox
December 06, 2014

Saving Grameen Bank, Sustaining the Bangladesh Paradox

By Niaz Asadullah and Zaki Wahhaj
Increasing state control over Grameen Bank will hardly serve the interests of Bangladesh.

Asia’s ‘Shocking’ Gender Gap
March 11, 2014

Asia’s ‘Shocking’ Gender Gap

By Anthony Fensom
There’s been talk in Asia of reforms on women’s rights, but progress has been slow.

Understanding India’s War on Women
September 18, 2013

Understanding India’s War on Women

By Ram Mashru
Effective policy means reforming attitudes and addressing the demographic, economic and geographic factors.

Women in International Politics: An Essential Element
March 10, 2013

Women in International Politics: An Essential Element

A wave of democratization is sweeping the globe – but women are being left out at precisely the moment when their voices are needed most.

Staying in the Ring
September 17, 2010

Staying in the Ring

Afghanistan’s brave female candidates stay in the running despite serious dangers.

Her Baseball and Politics
May 31, 2010

Her Baseball and Politics

Two Japanese women are attracting big interest. Hopefully it will inspire.

Women For Wine
April 08, 2010

Women For Wine

Women are right in the midst of the exploding Chinese wine market.

October 07, 2009

Final Note on Travel Ethics: A Nepal Example

Close to one million Indian women of low socioeconomic status are said ready to boycott the upcoming Oct.13 assembly elections in the Maharashtra state. *Note the Maharashtra region is, according to recent GDP stats, the richest in India. Many of the

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