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Sitta Bai, 30, says, “I am doing this for myself and my generations to come. They will remember a Sitta Bai, who together with other women, drove trucks and made a history with their resilience and courage.” Photo: UN Women/Anam Abbas

UN Women champions empowerment for desert women amid energy boom in Thar

Powering her orange dump truck, Rukhsana, 37, seems unstoppable in making a mark in this male-dominated field: “Through this driving training, I gained the strength and courage to face the world... Learn more

In a road painting message, students taking part in the 17 June event encourage the people of Quezon City to speak out against sexual violence. Photo: UN Women/Dominic Mananghaya

Roads to safety for women and girls

65 high school students painted pictures on roads by Quezon City Hall to call for another kind of freedom... Learn more

Trin Gim, Ung Hoa District, South of Hanoi. Photo: UN Environment/Annette Wallgren

Pig pens power a solution to climate change in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs like Trin Gim also see the potential in expanding the market for renewable energy in Viet Nam. The Government is stepping up its support for biogas energy-based solutions... Learn more

Tonga Parliament House which was flattened by TC Gita. Photo: UN Women/Mele Maualaivao

Women at the helm of cyclone recovery efforts in Tonga

“The next morning, we saw the complete devastation in front of us. The roof was completely destroyed. All the doors and windows were completely damaged... Learn more

“The solutions really are with communities and the people”

Rukmini Rao from India says. Rural women are more vulnerable, and they face many more challenges. They have the knowledge to change the world, but most of the work they do is unseen... Learn more

Highlights

I want to live in peace

In the makeshift refugee camps in Bangladesh, Rohingya women who have fled violence in Myanmar, share stories of loss and hopes of recovery... More

WHY IT MATTERS

Gender equality is crucially linked with overall equality in society, and reducing gender inequality is crucial for improving economic efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability... More
I'm a Dalit, I'm untouchable

Dalits have restricted access to services across the region, whether those are health services, clean drinking water or education says Beena Pallical... More
This land is mine

Now, for the first time in my life I can say something is mine. This land, as far as the eye can see is mine—this paper says so. This is my land and I am its queen! I am excitedly waiting for my tough farming days to pay off... More
I’m ashamed to say I hit her once, but I’ve reformed.

Now a proud member of the Male Advocates Club, Tam Kim tells us that he no longer behaves violently, and refuses to contribute to a culture of harmful masculinity... More
Voices of Youth from Asia-Pacific

Chitsanupong raises the question of the acceptance of LGBTIQ people within the Thai society... More
Gender Equal Peaceful World

YouTube star PIKOTARO follows up his viral sensation “PPAP” with a new hit to promote women’s empowerment and peace, “Gender Equal Peaceful World”, and is interviewed by UN Women Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Miwa Kato. #GEPW... More
Ring the Bell for Gender Equality | Thailand

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today signaled its commitment to further promote business practices that give women greater equality and leadership in listed companies... More
Sweden joins UNEP and UN Women to build climate resilient Asia-Pacific

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Government of Sweden is joining forces with UN Women and UNEP to ensure fulfilment of human rights and gender equality in climate change and disasters risk reduction efforts in line with the Paris Agreement, Sendai Framework and the SDGs... More

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In this edition, we highlight events and activities around Asia-Pacific to celebrate the International Women’s Day 2018 and much more stories around the region... Read more

Featured Publication

THE TRIAL OF RAPE: Understanding the criminal justice system response to sexual violence in Thailand and Viet Nam

This study, the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, seeks to analyze how the varying criminal justice systems in Thailand and Viet Nam respond to reported cases of rape and sexual assault, and to identify the key institutional factors associated with the disposition of cases... Read more

ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Violence against Women and Girls Data Collection and Use

These ASEAN VAWG Data Guidelines bring together leading guidance on the collection of the three main types of VAWG data – administrative data, prevalence data and costing data. These guidelines offer a special emphasis on administrative data on VAWG as little guidance is currently available... Read more