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From where I stand: Sophia Dianne Garcia
“It’s possible to achieve the just and humane society that I envision”. Peace is under threat in our country right now. “Peace” is not a new concept. But “sustainable peace” is... Learn more
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
On 9 August we celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, and highlight our work with indigenous women around the world as they strive for rights, protection and their rightful seat at any table where decisions impacting their lives are being made... 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
Take five
“If you are invisible in everyday life, your needs will not be thought of, let alone addressed, in a crisis situation” says Matcha Phorn-in... Learn more
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
Harnessing the power of laughter for empowerment and peace
"..I’m in my 30’s, and it feels like my body is a band. The older I get, different parts are pursuing solo careers,” joked Aparna Nancherla to a packed house of delegates... Learn more
#DontTellMeHowToDress
An exhibition “The Social Power Exhibition against Sexual Assault” with a panel discussion and an interview.... 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Voices of Youth from Asia-Pacific
Chitsanupong raises the question of the acceptance of LGBTIQ people within the Thai society... More
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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
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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
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Sweden joints 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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14/08/2018From where I stand: “It’s possible to achieve the just and humane society that I envision”
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07/08/2018UN Women statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
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19/06/2018UN Women statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
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UN WOMEN ASIA PACIFIC NEWSLETTER | January–March 2018
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
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
