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East Asia and the Pacific

October 29, 2012
India: An inspiring story of a woman who held the former Chilean president in thrall

The story of Bhavana Damor, the woman sarpanch (village council head) of Rampur Mewada Gram Panchayat in southern Rajasthan is as inspiring as it is rare, considering she hails from the predominantly tribal district of Dungarpur.

October 29, 2012
Guam: Congresswoman Speaks About Empowering Women at Opening of FAWA Convention at Hyatt

Guam Congresswoman Bordallo spoke at the official opening ceremony for 20th Convention of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association [FAWA].

Guam is hosting this year's FAWA Convention for the 5th time. It is taking place this weekend at the Hyatt. 

October 26, 2012
Philippines: Asia’s best in closing gender gaps

Women are closing the gender gap with men in health and education but struggle to get top jobs and salaries, data from a study of 135 countries showed on Wednesday.

October 25, 2012
China: Chinese women willing to work with women of East Asia for gender equality

All-China Women’s Federation ( ACWF) Vice President Meng Xiaosi said Thursday that Chinese women would be more than happy to join hand with women of East Asia countries to promote gender equality and environmental sustainability.

October 24, 2012
Guam: 20th Convention of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Women’s Association Starts FRIDAY

Guam will be hosting the FAWA International Convention for the 5th time October 25-28, 2012. Over 110 off-island delegates and over 100 Guam delegates will be in attendance. The Opening Ceremony is a formal event and we are inviting all media.

October 23, 2012
Philippines: Philippine women's group slams UN recommendation to legalize prostitution

A United Nations (UN) report which called for legalizing prostitution as a way of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases in Asia and the Pacific was condemned on Monday by a Philippine non-government group advocating women's rights.

October 15, 2012
UN Women: Executive Director’s visit to India generates momentum for women’s political participation and economic empowerment

At the village assembly meeting or Gram Sabha in Barrod village of Rajasthan’s Alwar district on 5 October, almost 5000 men and women gathered to promote the rights of girls and education for all.

October 11, 2012
UN Women: Executive Director launches first ever knowledge hub for elected women representatives living in rural areas of South Asia

In partnership with Governments across South Asia, UN Women’s Executive Director Michelle Bachelet and four elected women representatives from South Asia launched the first ever knowledge hub for elected women representatives in rural areas across the region.