Category: Gender Inequality

January 19, 2024

Breaking the Chains: A Call to Action Against Gender-Based Violence in Chiang Khong District

Nestled amidst the lush hills of northern Thailand, Chiang Khong District presents a picture of serene beauty. Yet, beneath the surface of this idyllic landscape lies a harsh reality: the persistent shadow of gender-based violence […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

April 28, 2023

The Curious Case of Women in the Thai Workforce

Women make up as of the workforce in Thailand as men. So why are they still under-represented in leadership?

April 3, 2023

Global Progress of Gender Equality – Are We Catching Up?

At the end of 2022, UN Women released a report on the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to gender equality. The findings were that the current rate of progress would take […]

March 27, 2023

Field Stories: “I Am So Happy and I Feel Like I Have Found My Purpose”

Mrs. Achara Wang* is a 55-year-old woman living in a village in Northern Chiang Rai. She has one child, is separated from her husband, and works as a voluntary guidance teacher in a community area, […]

March 8, 2023

International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8. It was inspired by the female suffrage movement and is a day to bring attention to gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. […]

March 3, 2023

Decriminalizing Sex Work: Unpacking The Controversy

The decriminalization of sex work is a controversial topic, fraught with legal and political implications and complicated terminology. Opinions are deeply divided, especially among women’s rights advocates.  A key argument is that decriminalization would only […]