Exploring Gendered Impacts of Disasters
In a policy brief, UN Women explores the gendered impacts of disasters in Asia and the Pacific, particularly during heatwaves and drought.
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Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Beyond the Controversy of Period Leave
The period leave policy emerges to accommodate those who need a few days off during menstruation. So, how is it controversial?
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Expert Report Explores Inequalities in Food Security and Nutrition
HLPE-FSN published a report exploring the trends, causes, and framework of inequalities in food security and nutrition.... Read More
Deloitte Report Shares How Physical and Mental Health Affects Women at Work
Mental and physical health highly affects women at work, highlighting employers' role to provide a safe and healthy work environment.... Read More
Empowering Women in Papua New Guinea for Clean Water Access
In Papua New Guinea, the WaterAid program aims to empower local women to establish community-managed clean water sources.... Read More
ILO Urges the Inclusion of Domestic Workers in Care Policies
Despite the significant role of domestic workers in providing care services, their absence in care policies still needs to be addressed.... Read More
Improving the Participation of Women in STEM
Improving the participation of women in STEM is a necessary step in creating progress toward sustainable development.... Read More
Local Women Produce Alternative Charcoal to Minimize Deforestation in Uganda
To help halt deforestation in Uganda, local women began making alternative charcoal briquettes out of food scraps. ... Read More
The Ever-Declining Fertility Rate in South Korea
The fertility rate in South Korea hit a record low of 0.72 child per woman. How did this happen and what does this mean for the country?... Read More
Strengthening the Protection for Female Workers in Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry
Strengthening protection for female workers in the palm oil industry sector requires the role of various stakeholders with comprehensive and sustainable steps.... Read More