Tag: Gender Equality

The Taliban's renewed assault on women's rights is unraveling decades of hard-won progress in Afghanistan. Harsh restrictions on education and ...

The Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took an active role in the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian ...

Bhutan's power sector is experiencing an exciting surge in female employment, as more women break into roles traditionally dominated by ...

Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, marking a historic milestone in the nation's political landscape. ...

Former Chief Justice Pushpa Kamal Karki has made history as Nepal's first female Prime Minister, stepping into the role after ...

Kazakhstan's pioneering female doctor broke barriers in a male-dominated field decades ago. Her story, featured on Kursiv Media, highlights resilience ...

The International Labour Organization highlights voices of change in rural Lao PDR, championing gender equality through community-driven initiatives that empower ...

Across Afghanistan, religious schools for girls are multiplying at a swift pace, filling the gap left by shrinking formal education ...

Afghanistan's ban on the beauty industry deals a severe blow to women's economic rights, stripping thousands of livelihoods and deepening ...

The Asia Foundation has handed over its B2B platform to an innovative tech start-up in Mongolia, with a mission to ...

In Sri Lanka, countless girls are held back from their education due to period poverty, struggling with limited access to ...

From the sun-kissed shores of Sri Lanka to the vibrant landscapes of Tanzania, groundbreaking hotels led by women are redefining ...

FIFA’s recent acknowledgment of Afghanistan’s women’s soccer team is a significant step forward, yet it barely scratches the surface of ...

Amidst the backdrop of Afghanistan's evolving landscape, Taliban officials find themselves at a crossroads over the contentious ban on girls' ...

The Taliban's recent policies regarding women's rights have sparked global condemnation and concern. As the regime grapples with international pressure ...

Cambodia and Lao PDR recently came together for dynamic national workshops centered on the vital theme of gender mainstreaming in ...

Thousands of protesters rallied in Dhaka, Bangladesh, opposing a controversial proposal aimed at expanding women's rights. Demonstrators voiced concerns over ...

In an inspiring initiative, UNICEF shines a spotlight on the remarkable stories of young girls who are igniting change in ...

In a bold and contentious decision, Turkmenistan's government has introduced new limitations on women's ability to obtain driving licenses, claiming ...

The Asia Foundation in Mongolia proudly hosted the President of the Australian Senate along with a distinguished parliamentary delegation to ...