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News and analysis on women's rights, the gender gap, LGBTI issues, sexual harassment, sexual minorities and masculinity in Asia and beyond.
- Two Chinese women who claimed they were violated by powerful men were then sued by their alleged assailants for defamation
- Activist says Beijing’s crackdown on feminists in recent years, coupled with male-dominated power, may push more women to fight back against oppression
Nate Jacobs is the epitome of toxic masculinity in Euphoria, but the Australian actor who plays him loves his mum, enjoys gender-bending fashion and was a gentleman about his ex, Kaia Gerber
Nate Jacobs is the epitome of toxic masculinity in Euphoria, but the Australian actor who plays him loves his mum, enjoys gender-bending fashion and was a gentleman about his ex, Kaia Gerber
Yihuang county in Jiangxi province is offering women a host of sweeteners to encourage them to marry, the latest effort by a local government to address China’s declining birth rate.
Yihuang county in Jiangxi province is offering women a host of sweeteners to encourage them to marry, the latest effort by a local government to address China’s declining birth rate.
Men dominate senior artistic positions and festival programmes in the city, but it is women who hold most senior cultural administrative roles.
Men dominate senior artistic positions and festival programmes in the city, but it is women who hold most senior cultural administrative roles.
US President Joe Biden is eyeing at least three judges for an expected vacancy on the Supreme Court. They are black women, aides and allies say.
US President Joe Biden is eyeing at least three judges for an expected vacancy on the Supreme Court. They are black women, aides and allies say.
Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement gives President Joe Biden the chance to fulfil his campaign promise to put the first black woman on the US Supreme Court.
Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement gives President Joe Biden the chance to fulfil his campaign promise to put the first black woman on the US Supreme Court.
Gere gave Shetty a kiss at an event to raise awareness about Aids 15 years ago. The actress in 2007 blamed India’s ‘lunatic fringe’ for the uproar
Gere gave Shetty a kiss at an event to raise awareness about Aids 15 years ago. The actress in 2007 blamed India’s ‘lunatic fringe’ for the uproar
Moroccan university students have broken their silence about professors demanding sexual favours in return for good grades.
Moroccan university students have broken their silence about professors demanding sexual favours in return for good grades.
Denied ID cards, transgender people in Indonesia who die alone and whose bodies aren’t claimed are buried in unmarked shallow graves.
Denied ID cards, transgender people in Indonesia who die alone and whose bodies aren’t claimed are buried in unmarked shallow graves.
The online craze, adopted by many Muslims, involves newlywed grooms filming removal of their brides’ head accessories, including hijabs; one Muslim cleric said a man videoing such an action was akin to ‘selling the wife’.
The online craze, adopted by many Muslims, involves newlywed grooms filming removal of their brides’ head accessories, including hijabs; one Muslim cleric said a man videoing such an action was akin to ‘selling the wife’.
The emergence of a fake app listing Muslim women ‘for sale’ in India – the second in six months – has added to fears of growing Islamophobia. Threats of cyberviolence against women must be taken seriously, yet the ruling party remains complicit.
The emergence of a fake app listing Muslim women ‘for sale’ in India – the second in six months – has added to fears of growing Islamophobia. Threats of cyberviolence against women must be taken seriously, yet the ruling party remains complicit.
The 19-year-old is now the youngest woman to fly solo around the globe, after touching down in Belgium 155 days after she departed.
The 19-year-old is now the youngest woman to fly solo around the globe, after touching down in Belgium 155 days after she departed.
Talented, low-key and humble, Ava Phillippe worked in an LA pizza restaurant, drives a Volkswagen Jetta and once modelled for Beyoncé’s Adidas collection
Talented, low-key and humble, Ava Phillippe worked in an LA pizza restaurant, drives a Volkswagen Jetta and once modelled for Beyoncé’s Adidas collection
K-dramas might be featuring more gay characters – just watch Where Your Eyes Linger or To My Star – but South Korea’s showbiz still has a way to go
K-dramas might be featuring more gay characters – just watch Where Your Eyes Linger or To My Star – but South Korea’s showbiz still has a way to go
Kim Keon-hee’s comments – meant to highlight scandals dogging the ruling Democratic Party – backfire as she claims ‘conservatives make sure they pay’.
Kim Keon-hee’s comments – meant to highlight scandals dogging the ruling Democratic Party – backfire as she claims ‘conservatives make sure they pay’.
Bad weather prompted her to consider flying into North Korean airspace to get to Seoul, but her control team quickly dissuaded her from the idea.
Bad weather prompted her to consider flying into North Korean airspace to get to Seoul, but her control team quickly dissuaded her from the idea.
Her award winning role in Pose might be starting conversations, but MJ sees music as the art form where she can make the most impact – and is aiming for Beyoncé-style superstardom
Her award winning role in Pose might be starting conversations, but MJ sees music as the art form where she can make the most impact – and is aiming for Beyoncé-style superstardom
Nation sees increase in rushed nuptials while parliament committee debates Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021; critics say gender equality and reduction in number of child marriages are better served by improved education, not ‘coercive law’.
Nation sees increase in rushed nuptials while parliament committee debates Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021; critics say gender equality and reduction in number of child marriages are better served by improved education, not ‘coercive law’.
For first time, women allowed to take part in prestigious King Abdelaziz Festival; previously a men-only affair in conservative kingdom.
For first time, women allowed to take part in prestigious King Abdelaziz Festival; previously a men-only affair in conservative kingdom.
Basma bint Saud, a proponent of women’s rights and an ‘outspoken critic of abuses’ was denied the medical care for a ‘potentially life-threatening condition’.
Basma bint Saud, a proponent of women’s rights and an ‘outspoken critic of abuses’ was denied the medical care for a ‘potentially life-threatening condition’.
Covid-19 continued to negatively impact virtually every aspect of women’s lives last year, from employment to health. Rather than shrinking, the global gender gap has widened, and it could now take more than 135 years for it to close.
Covid-19 continued to negatively impact virtually every aspect of women’s lives last year, from employment to health. Rather than shrinking, the global gender gap has widened, and it could now take more than 135 years for it to close.
Move followed student and staff requests and school vote; headmaster says Harry Potter author’s views ‘do not align with school beliefs’.
Move followed student and staff requests and school vote; headmaster says Harry Potter author’s views ‘do not align with school beliefs’.
Outspoken women including Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi have been put up for ‘auction’ alongside misogynistic comments in the latest attack on India’s religious minorities.
Outspoken women including Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi have been put up for ‘auction’ alongside misogynistic comments in the latest attack on India’s religious minorities.
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln made US history on Monday when it set sail from San Diego.
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln made US history on Monday when it set sail from San Diego.
From the non-family-friendly lifestyle to male-leaning promotion paths, these women hotel general managers from Hong Kong and Vietnam give their take on the career obstacles they faced.
From the non-family-friendly lifestyle to male-leaning promotion paths, these women hotel general managers from Hong Kong and Vietnam give their take on the career obstacles they faced.
Former princess Mako’s diagnosis with post-traumatic stress disorder is only the latest example of stress-induced mental health issues to befall the female members of Japan’s imperial family.
Former princess Mako’s diagnosis with post-traumatic stress disorder is only the latest example of stress-induced mental health issues to befall the female members of Japan’s imperial family.
An a featuring a popular singer taking a surreptitious photo of a woman with a Citroën car’s in-built camera has prompted outrage.
An a featuring a popular singer taking a surreptitious photo of a woman with a Citroën car’s in-built camera has prompted outrage.
At 19, Zara Rutherford has smashed gender stereotypes and been hailed a female role model by becoming the youngest woman to fly solo around the world
Chinese astronaut Wang Yaping is but one example of women ‘holding up half the sky’.
Almost half the competitors at the Tokyo Games are women, but in some events and at the top echelons of the organising committee, males still call the shots.