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For Cambodian Women, Equality Starts in the Home

For Cambodian Women, Equality Starts in the Home

By Molika Heng
The unequal distribution of household chores affects Cambodian women’s economic inclusion.

Turkmenistan Takes Policing Women’s Bodies to the Next Level

Turkmenistan Takes Policing Women’s Bodies to the Next Level

By Akja Kepderi
In April, Turkmen authorities began cracking down on salons, enforcing a ban on a range of beauty services.
Indonesian Parliament Passes Long-Awaited Sexual Violence Bill

Indonesian Parliament Passes Long-Awaited Sexual Violence Bill

By Sebastian Strangio
The passage of the law, which had languished in the legislature since 2016, follows a series of high-profile rape cases that have stoked public anger.

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia

By Mark R. Thompson
The relatively large number of female leaders in Asia appears surprising given their general paucity globally.

Domestic Abuse Incident Highlights Taiwan’s Struggles With Misogyny

Domestic Abuse Incident Highlights Taiwan’s Struggles With Misogyny

By Brian Hioe
High-profile politician Kao Chia-yu revealed she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, sparking sympathy from some and cynical political attacks from others.

Afghanistan: Where Girls’ Dreams Die Young

Afghanistan: Where Girls’ Dreams Die Young

By Mariam Fam and Noreen Nasir
Since the Taliban's return to power, Afghan girls abroad worry that the distance between their world and that of girl cousins in Afghanistan is growing in new ways.

The Nordic Paradox in Australia: Women’s Advancement and Male Resentment

The Nordic Paradox in Australia: Women’s Advancement and Male Resentment

By Grant Wyeth
Male resentment and status anxiety are globally destabilizing forces.
Why Australia Needs to Prioritize Women

Why Australia Needs to Prioritize Women

By Grant Wyeth
If we understand the state as a self-interested entity, then it is puzzling that it would not seek to neutralize issues that adversely affect half its population.

‘It Happens Every Day, to Everyone’: Street Harassment in Uzbekistan

‘It Happens Every Day, to Everyone’: Street Harassment in Uzbekistan

By Munisa Abdullaeva 
A majority of girls in Uzbekistan have experienced some form of street harassment, from catcalls to physical assault.

Australia’s Women Take to the Streets in Protest

Australia’s Women Take to the Streets in Protest

By Grant Wyeth
Sparked by a recent wave of sexual assault allegations in parliament, the protests tap into a wider push for justice and respect. 

What Has the US Learned About Supporting Afghanistan’s Women?

What Has the US Learned About Supporting Afghanistan’s Women?

By Catherine Putz
Firstly, the country's cultural context cannot be ignored.
America and the International Community Must Stay Focused on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

America and the International Community Must Stay Focused on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

By Fatema Jafari and John A. Lechner
Afghan women have fought hard for their rights since 2001. Peace should not come at their expense.

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