In the elections sprinkled across Asia from Japan to Indonesia to Sri Lanka this year, perhaps the most intriguing candidate is Park Geun-Hye, who seeks to be the first woman elected president of South Korea.
The proposed Protection of Women against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill introduced in the Lower House of Parliament has been termed as an anti-men legislation by a non-government organisation.
In order to discuss the role and responsibilities of the government, political parties, media, lawyers and civil society in ensuring women’s right to vote in coming general elections, Aurat Foundation organised a focussed group discussion Wednesday.
Research conducted by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) found that local values impede women’s progression and participation in the country’s politics.
There is no doubt that much is being done politically to tackle gender inequality in Timor-Leste.
New legislation supporting gender equality in the workplace has passed through the both houses of Federal Parliament.
Malaysian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a ban on sexist remarks in parliament after a number of cases in which male MPs in the mostly Muslim country have drawn anger with their comments on the floor.
Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) is relying on women voters to propel it back into power in the coming general election.
State BN chairman Teng Chang Yeow said the women's wing of the coalition in the state had an important role to play in garnering votes.