Author: Center for Girls

December 19, 2023

Beyond Marriage: Empowering Girls to Be More Than Brides

Child marriage remains a concerning issue, particularly in Southeast Asia. Previous studies have highlighted its detrimental effects on women’s vulnerability, impacting fertility control, maternal health care, and human rights. In northern Thailand, historical biases favouring […]

December 18, 2023

How do mental health problems affect women in Chiang Khong?

Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is experiencing a mental health crisis. As mental health is downplayed by Thai society, sufferers prefer to cope with their feelings alone, which can lead to anxiety or even depression. […]

October 26, 2023

It‘s time to amplify children’s voice

For more than 30 years, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is in place. An international agreement signed by world leaders to protect and realize the rights of every child. Nevertheless, there […]

September 25, 2023

Breaking the Pattern: Combating Child Marriage

The damaging practice of child marriage pushes girls into a life of exploitation and abuse while denying them the right to escape. Addressing the systemic causes that underpin child marriage is necessary for its prevention.

September 1, 2023

Empowering Change: Kamthorn’s Journey Towards Gender Equality

In the heart of a remote mountain village in Chiang Khong District, resides Mr. Kamthorn, a devoted father, husband, and leader of the Lao clan. Born in 1964, Kamthorn’s life has revolved around traditional Hmong […]

August 4, 2023

Psychological Impact of Domestic Violence on Women

Violence against women is one of the issues that persist in entire world. All kinds of violence against women cause a strong psychological impact on the victims. It is extremely important to understand the type […]

July 15, 2023

UN Youth Skills Day 2023

United Nations Youth Skills Day is an annual event celebrated on July 15th. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of investing in education and skills training for young people. Education is the […]

June 25, 2023

AI and Gender Equality: Addressing Biases In Data

The fight against gender inequality has made its way into AI technology, and we may not be able to control the outcome. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new concept, but it’s only now starting […]

June 21, 2023

Women in Parliament

Women in All Parliaments Around the World Women have made significant strides in politics in recent years, with more and more female parliament members being elected to public office around the world. 2023 marks the […]

May 31, 2023

Here’s Why Center for Girls Foundation Is Opening a Visitors’ Center

In May, Director and Founder Nunnaree Luangmoi was offered to rent a space near the current office in Chiang Khong. That sparked the idea of opening a place where the women in our community can […]