Unlocking Lives: Why Reproductive Health Education Empowers Ethnic Youth
Imagine a world where young girls from ethnic communities aren’t trapped by unplanned pregnancies and forced marriages. A world where they hold the key to their futures, armed with knowledge about their bodies and the […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
How Climate Change is Changing the Future for Children
2022 Pakistan Floods There are currently around 10 million children who require immediate support after the destruction caused by the floods in Pakistan. The floods have been reported as the most severe in Pakistan’s recent […]
The Consequences of Conflict on Women and Girls
Armed conflict is responsible for disrupting families, communities, and the progress made in human societies. Despite all members of society being affected, the consequences disproportionately hinder women and girls. Forced Displacement In the event of […]
Protecting Our Youth: Covid-19 Pandemics Toll on Children and Families
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching effect on the lives of children and families. Confinement, concerns around sickness, financial insecurity, and lack of access to quality education have all taken their toll and disrupted […]
What Happens When We Invest in Girls’ Education
It is important that everyone receives an education, not just boys. In fact, education is a fundamental human right as protected in Article 26 of the Universal Human Rights. The positive impacts of girls’ education are […]
8 Reasons Children Are Out of School
Education is the fundamental human right that every child has. It was reported that more than 130 million children are out of school. In many parts of the world, children still cannot attend school, and […]