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women's rights
![The (Slow) Rise of Iran’s Women The (Slow) Rise of Iran’s Women](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sizes/thumbnail/12616_5253879370b05.jpg)
The (Slow) Rise of Iran’s Women
Gender discrimination is still an issue, especially in high office, but progress is being made.
![Beijing Police: Women Should “Cover Up” to Avoid Harassment Beijing Police: Women Should “Cover Up” to Avoid Harassment](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/657_5242aa03e4925.jpg)
Beijing Police: Women Should “Cover Up” to Avoid Harassment
New guidelines advise women to shield themselves and not wear mini-skirts or hotpants when using public transportation.
![Women Warriors Break Down Barriers Across Asia Women Warriors Break Down Barriers Across Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/12029_52538238f16f7.jpg)
Women Warriors Break Down Barriers Across Asia
The gradual dismantling of norms and gender stereotypes in Asian militaries can have a positive impact on other areas of society.
![Women in International Politics: An Essential Element Women in International Politics: An Essential Element](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/11957_525381e653daf.jpg)
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.
![Legislation Alone Can't Solve India's Rape Problem Legislation Alone Can't Solve India's Rape Problem](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/17619_527c56bc9ee41.jpg)
Legislation Alone Can't Solve India's Rape Problem
While India’s politicians offer solutions, the roots of the problem lie deeper than legislation alone can address.
![Rape Victim’s Death Spurs Additional Protests Rape Victim’s Death Spurs Additional Protests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/17609_527c56ba04816.jpg)
Rape Victim’s Death Spurs Additional Protests
Will public outrage translate into real, lasting change?
![Commission Created as Rape Victim's Health Declines Commission Created as Rape Victim's Health Declines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/17596_527c5684cc511.jpg)
Commission Created as Rape Victim's Health Declines
As the victim of a terrible tragedy battles for her life, India’s government promises action.
![New Opportunities for the Women of Burma New Opportunities for the Women of Burma](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/burma-women.jpg)
New Opportunities for the Women of Burma
Female empowerment must be a top priority as Burma moves towards true democracy.
![Overcoming Challenges to Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific Overcoming Challenges to Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/women-APEC.jpg)
Overcoming Challenges to Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific
Economically empowering women across the Asia-Pacific could be a game changer. More must be done to break down barriers.
![South Korea's Silenced Speak South Korea's Silenced Speak](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sizes/thumbnail/10105_524a2e9769248.jpg)
South Korea's Silenced Speak
South Korea’s patriarchal society has often pressured victims of sexual crimes to keep quiet. But a blockbuster movie revealing the abuse of children could help change this.