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Gender Equality

May 1, 2014
Australia has gone backwards on women in politics

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher says Australia has gone backwards on female participation at the highest levels of politics and decried the perception that leadership is a man’s game.

April 28, 2014
Women’s participation in Slovene politics

“Slovene politics is no longer a boys-only game”, said the Slovene prime minister Alenka Bratušek on 8.3.2013. 

National Situation Analysis Report: Women’s Human Rights and Gender Equality, Jordan

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April 28, 2014

National Situation Analysis Report: Women’s Human Rights and Gender Equality, Jordan

India, “The Success Story of Mayatai Sorte”

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April 28, 2014

India, “The Success Story of Mayatai Sorte”

This paper tells the story of Mayatai Sorte, who was born into a lower caste in India. It describes her efforts to fight against gender and caste-based discrimination.

This paper tells the story of Mayatai Sorte, who was born into a lower caste in India. It describes her efforts to fight against gender and caste-based discrimination.

Women's Rights Survey 2010: Jordan

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April 28, 2014

Women's Rights Survey 2010: Jordan

The women’s rights movement in Jordan began in the early 20th century in the form of voluntary social and charitable activities.
The women’s rights movement in Jordan began in the early 20th century in the form of voluntary social and charitable activities.

Women's Political Participation

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April 28, 2014

Women's Political Participation

The Asia Foundation has had a dedicated program to increasing women’s participation in democratic processes and public decisionmaking across the Asia-Pacific region since 1992.

The Asia Foundation has had a dedicated program to increasing women’s participation in democratic processes and public decisionmaking across the Asia-Pacific region since 1992.

Women's Empowerment in India

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April 28, 2014

Women's Empowerment in India

An analytical overview and issue briefs on women's empowerment in India, including rights and security, economic opportunities, and women in politics.

An analytical overview and issue briefs on women's empowerment in India, including rights and security, economic opportunities, and women in politics.