More: women’s empowerment
Frailty is no more the name of woman
Kristalina Georgieva started her second term as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2024. She stands as a crucial example,...
Breaking Barriers: How Turkey’s Gendered Labor Market Shapes Women’s Future Jobs
Despite global progress in gender equality, Turkey continues to face deep-rooted structural inequalities in its labor market. These inequalities manifest through occupational segregation, persistent...
Fighting Trafficking in Central Asia: GAATW’s Battle to Protect Migrant Women
When the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was launched, the promise of regional integration sounded promising with more job opportunities, economic growth, and cross-border labor...
Silence Is No Longer Golden: #MeToo and the Silent Resistance of Japanese Women
In Japan, despite the global spread of #MeToo, cultural patriarchy and an inadequate legal system hinder progress. This article examines the lack of legal...
From the Margins to the Spotlight: The Forgotten Role of Women in Middle Eastern Diplomacy
From Moscow to Washington, the rise of the nationalist ‘’strongman’’ leader has defined global geopolitics, spanning autocracies and democracies alike. Russia’s curated image of...
The art of inclusion: EU moves to empower girls in science
A new report dealing with gender equality in research and innovation in the EU reveals that only 32.8% of graduates in science, technology, engineering...
Transforming Public Finance: How Gender Budgeting Drives Equity and Growth
Gender budgeting is gaining recognition worldwide as an essential tool to promote fiscal responsibility while ensuring social equity. By integrating gender perspectives into the...
Mexico: The country with the most laws named after victims of gender violence
In 2021, 70% of women in Mexico reported having experienced some type of violence in their lives, mostly by men. More specifically, 40% of...
Women, Wealth, and Well-being: Rethinking Pakistan’s Economic Revival
Pakistan has secured its inaugural long-term World Bank partnership (2026-2035), promising an initial $20 billion in funding across six key sectors over the next...
Indonesian Women and Virginity: Requestioning Structural Challenges and Human Rights
Authors: Lamtiar N. S. M. Nababan, Larasati Primaputri, Talitha Nurhaliza*
Virginity testing towards women has been seen as something outdated and irrelevant, as virginity is...