Ending Violence Against Women
Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights. Besides affecting their well-being, it prevents them from realising their full potential in society. Its impact ranges
East Asia and the Pacific
Presentation on Mongolia’s experience: Increasing Women’s Visibility Using Internet and Social Media
This presentation was given by Oyungerel Tsedevdamba MP and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism,President, Democratic Women’s Union of Mongolia during the iKNOW
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.
April 28, 2014
33,46,639 to elect Vizag representatives this time, India
Its official. A total of 33,46,639 people from the district are eligible to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming general elections to be held on May 7. While women voters lead the pack with 16,75,688 voters, there are 16,70,710 male voters and 241 in the others category.
April 28, 2014
State Betters 2009 Turnout, Women on Top , India
Women in Tamil Nadu not only outnumbered men on the voter list, they beat them in the race for getting the indelible mark on April 24.
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.
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.
In Thailand: Empowering Communities and Minorities Hill-Tribe Women Enter the Political Arena
The Asia Foundation helps women leaders from eight northern hill-tribes to gain the knowledge, confidence, and momentum needed to join local government.
Women's Participation in Elections
Across Asia, there is a growing commitment to democratic principles of governance and citizen participation. However, in many Asian countries, women still face serious cultural, social, and legal barriers that constrain their full participation in democratic processes.