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
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
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
Strengthening Legal Protection for Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia
Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia need robust legal protection to achieve a safe, healthy, and decent life.... Read more
Accelerating Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments in Indonesia
Achieving gender equality is still a work in progress in Indonesia. Recently, Innovative Financing Lab under UNDP launched four reports exploring topics surrounding gender-responsive financial instruments for crisis resiliency. ... Read more
South Korea Rethinks the 69 Working Hours Plan
The government of South Korea recently introduced a 69 working-hours plan—and received unfavorable responses from the public.... Read more