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East Asia and the Pacific

July 17, 2014
Tibetan women's group organized a series of actions in Ladakh

The Tibetan Women's Association and its global network of regional chapters said they have successfully organized a series of actions during the 33rd Kalachakra initiation offered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and held in Ladakh from July 03-14, 2014.

July 17, 2014
Stakeholders for greater participation of women in politics, Nepal

Various stakeholders have stressed the need for greater participation of women in politics by introducing pro-women legislation, policy frameworks and advocacy mechanisms.

July 17, 2014
Umno has failed to promote women in politics — Dyana Sofya

Apparently, some people feel that Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail may not be a suitable candidate for the Selangor menteri besar post because she suffers from “uzur syarie” (menses).

Interviews

July 15, 2014
Ten women candidates from Nepal panel, nine from Oli emerge victorious

As the vote count at the UML general convention continues, 10 women candidates from Madhav Kumar Nepal panel and nine contestants from KP Oli have won the election to the Central Committee of the party. 

July 15, 2014
Australia's women's envoy tours Pacific to boost political participation

Australia's Ambassador for Women and Girls says Australia can help Pacific nations improve poor levels of female leadership.

Natasha Stott-Despoja is the head of an Australian delegation to Tonga to meet about 30 women in politics from around the region.

July 11, 2014
UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri meets with key ministers during visit to India

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri yesterday met with key ministers of the new Government in India whose efforts will be crucial to the progress of the country’s women and girls – who represent over 18 per cent of the world’s women.

Videos

Beijing+20 Gender Equality Champion Mallika Sarabhai

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July 6, 2014

Beijing+20 Gender Equality Champion Mallika Sarabhai

Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, writer, actor and activist, Mallika Sarabhai calls herself a "communicator".

Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, writer, actor and activist, Mallika Sarabhai calls herself a "communicator".

July 5, 2014
Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party youth ready to rise in ranks

Myanmar's younger opposition members urge elders to step aside for new generation as they aspire towards bigger roles and louder voice.