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Women and gender

Lunar newsletter: Women leading the world, gender equality in China and more

  • Lunar is a weekly curated selection of news, interviews and features dedicated to celebrating women in Asia and sharing stories that matter

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The decisiveness of New Zealand’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has led some to call Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern the most effective national leader in the world. Photo: Xinhua
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Women in top political jobs have received global praise for their handling of the crisis – and now new research has shown it’s warranted.

A study has found that women leaders reacted faster, followed the science more rigorously and were more prepared to take economic risks to protect lives.

This new research echoes earlier studies, one of which found that women-led economies suffered six times fewer deaths, with more rapid “flattening of the curve” and caseload peaks six times lower.

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Beyond the political arena, Asian women are leading the fight against the crisis in their communities, but are also among those most negatively affected by it.
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In 2017 in China, there were nearly 112 male births for every 100 female births. Gender disparity shows up in other ways throughout a woman’s life, from education to work opportunities to unpaid care, according to a report by the Chinese government. Photo: Xinhua
In 2017 in China, there were nearly 112 male births for every 100 female births. Gender disparity shows up in other ways throughout a woman’s life, from education to work opportunities to unpaid care, according to a report by the Chinese government. Photo: Xinhua
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