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Society
Women Join the Fight for Rights in Pakistan’s Gwadar
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Fishing is a male domain, but thousands of women are on the streets demanding implementation of laws against trawling and for inclusive development.
Soccer is Empowering Burmese Migrant Girls on the Thai Border
By Shalini Perumal
Sports programs run by the organization PlayOnside offer girls and young women displaced by Myanmar's civil war an escape from patriarchal social expectations.
The Case of Guo Wengui: How Anti-China ‘Fake News’ Thrives in the West
By Juan Alberto Ruiz Casado
Unscrupulous individuals who frame themselves as persecuted dissidents can easily deceive a media environment poised to believe any negative story about China.
What Are Australia’s Plans for the ‘Indigenous Voice’?
By Rod McGuirk
Australia is planning a constitutional referendum on creating an Indigenous Voice in Parliament, but the move has generated controversy.
China’s Grip on Mongolia’s Quest for Spiritual Leadership
By Amar Adiya
The search for the next Jebtsundamba Khutuktu is being complicated by Beijing’s desire to assert control over Tibetan Buddhism – even outside China’s borders.
India Must Protect the 150 Million Women in the Informal Sector
By Swati Dey
From sexual harassment protections to childcare and social security, women in India’s informal sector are often left outside the scope of government policies.
Singapore Court Suspends Death Row Lawyer For Five Years
By Sebastian Strangio
M. Ravi has been barred from practicing law for five years for accusing the attorney-general of being "overzealous" in his prosecution of a death row client.
Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges
By Somaiyah Hafeez
The march for women’s rights continues to face harassment from the authorities and the public, alongside internal political divisions.
Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government
By Kavita Chowdhury
Gay relationships are legal in India. The government is now opposing the legalization of same-sex unions in the Supreme Court.
Korean Diplomat Accused of Sexually Assaulting New Zealand Man Faces Renewed Charges at Home
By Raphael Rashid
The resumption of the case in South Korea will put justice against politics, diplomacy, and societal attitudes toward sexual violence.
Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts
By Sopheng Cheang
The returned items included important Hindu and Buddhist statues, as well as ancient jewelry from the once-mighty empire of Angkor.
Detangling the Urban Paradox in Ulaanbaatar
By Alyssa Brochu, Nellie Kamau, Niloufar Vahid-Massoudi, and Paola Matha
Mongolia should look to incentivize reverse migration using remote work.