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.
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 […]
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 […]
Blended Finance: How to Fund Sustainable Development in the Future?
Blended financing is a term used to describe the practice of using multiple sources of funding to achieve a common goal. In the context of sustainable NGOs, blended financing can be an effective way to […]
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?
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 […]
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, […]
Earthquake Aftermath on Women and Girls in Syria and Türkiye
Disaster struck the northwest region of Syria and Southeast Türkiye on February 6, 2023. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake wreaked havoc and destruction, with over 300 aftershocks including a magnitude 6.5 earthquake on February 20. The […]
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. […]
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 […]