East Asia and the Pacific

Despite the presence of a large number of political families, not a single female member of these powerhouses has ever been part of the national or provincial assemblies.

Asia Pacific Women’s Watch (APWW) is a regional network representing voices from across the five sub-regions of Asia and the Pacific.

A Tibetan taxi driver has set herself on fire and died in the latest of dozens of protests against Chinese rule over the Himalayan region, overseas rights groups said.

Kim Sung Joo, who refused an arranged marriage to pursue her fortune selling luxury goods, said electing Park Geun Hye next month as South Korea’s first female president would help destroy its entrenched gender gap.

A record number of American women will hold U.S. Senate seats after Tuesday's election. In China, there is speculation over whether a woman will also make history by ascending to its top political core.

As a former political prisoner, Thin Thin Aye knows something about fear: that you should never let it stand in your way.

Different ceremonies were held to honour the bravery of the child peace activist, glorifying her stance against extremism and for women’s education.