Gender-Responsive Policy to Empower Women in Uzbekistan’s Forest-Dependent Communities
With FAO, Uzbekistan seeks to empower women in forest-dependent communities through capacity development and gender-responsive policy.... Read more
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Will Generative AI Take Over Our Jobs?
A recent study by the ILO shares how the development of generative AI might affect jobs and employment globally.... Read more
Taiwan Starts Providing Free Period Products at Schools and Universities
To help end period poverty, Taiwan now provides free period products at school, universities, and several public venues.... Read more
Grassroots Women in India Team-Up for Women-Led Climate Resilient Farming
In India, grassroots women work together in a Women-Led Climate Resilient Farming model under Swayam Shikshan Prayog.... Read more
8 Billion People & Women’s Reproductive Rights
The world’s population recently hit 8 billion people. How is the current state of women’s reproductive rights and its relation to population resilience?... Read more
New Bills Redefine Rape and Raise Japan’s Age of Consent
A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.... Read more
Land and Gender: Securing Women’s Land Rights
Women are disproportionately affected in crises. Securing women’s land rights is crucial to improve their financial resiliency and land restoration efforts.... Read more
A New Insurance Against Heatwaves for Female Workers in India
The Arsht-Rock Foundation launched a new heat insurance to help the female informal workers protect their income during severe heat waves.... Read more
Supporting Working Mothers with Childcare Services in Indonesia
A study by the World Bank found that increasing access to quality childcare services in Indonesia can increase the chances for women to participate in the labor market... Read more
Indigenous Women in Environmental Destruction Circles in Indonesia
Indigenous women have a key role in preserving traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship by advocating for customary practices to adapt to climate change. Sadly, they lack essential support and protection.... Read more