May 30, 2012
South-Africa: Women need more say on power
Women should be better represented in energy policy processes, according to a report by Earthlife Africa.
World News
May 30, 2012
Philippines: Greening program to promote the role of women
In line with the National Women’s Month celebration in March, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has underscored the National Greening Program (NGP) as an instrument in the promotion of the role of women.
May 30, 2012
Turkey:'No legal barriers to becoming MP for headscarf-wearing women’
Founding member of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Fatma Bostan Ünsal submitted her application for candidacy for the June 12 election, saying that it was her duty to apply, to represent women wearing headscarves in Turkey.
May 30, 2012
Indonesia: Women's role 'crucial in times of conflict'
The resilience of women helps communities stay together in times of crisis because they shield their children and family from hardships and have the will to survive.
May 30, 2012
Afghanistan & Bangladesh: Gains, Setbacks for Women's Equality in Afghanistan, Bangladesh
This week marked the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. In two South Asian countries, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, women seeking equality have seen some surprising gains despite ongoing setbacks.
May 30, 2012
Thailand: Interview - Activist Angkhana Neelapaijit says Muslim women in southern Thailand face discrimination by civil and religious law
Muslim women in Thailand's insurgency-plagued southern region face problems of discrimination under state and religious law, as well as cultural norms, that are exceedingly difficult to address, a prominent human rights activist told TrustLaw.
May 30, 2012
Pakistan: Government determined to empower women: Gilani
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said the government is determined to implement Shaheed Benazir Bhutto's vision regarding women empowerment.
May 30, 2012
Viet Nam: Ensuring equal rights for women
The Government of Vietnam is resolved to complete laws and policies on gender equality and implement programmes and projects on promoting gender equality and women's progress, said a senior official. Addressing a forum on gender equality held in Hanoi on March 9, Deputy Minister of Labour,
May 30, 2012
Thailand: UNDP - Asian women under-represented
Women have gradually been elected to local governments in the Asia-Pacific area but they have yet to be installed as leaders in South East Asia, a joint report released on the eve of the 100th commemoration of International Women's Days states.