Category: Gender Inequality

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 […]

February 10, 2023

Call It What It Is: Use Words to Empower Women

Words are powerful. The way that we talk about common issues shapes the beliefs and norms we have about them. Changing the language we use and the conversations we have allows new ideas to form […]

November 16, 2022

6 Changemakers Working To End Period Poverty

Women and girls have the right to manage their menstruation without shame or stigma. Sadly, this is not always the case. Period poverty is a very real issue, found in countries across the world. But […]

October 28, 2022

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 […]

June 7, 2022

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

June is a month-long celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community. The intention is to honor those who took part in the Stonewall riots and commemorate the struggle for civil rights and equal justice. Pride Day is […]

April 11, 2022

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year is, notably, the 21st anniversary of the event. It began in the 1970s with small grassroots movements, and the opening of the first rape crisis center: […]