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
SDGs Goal 10
UNDP and Microsoft Collaborate to Help Improve Digital Skills for Youth in the Asia-Pacific
The UNDP and Microsoft’s collaboration intends to help bridge the gaps in digital skills for youth to improve lives and employability in the Asia-Pacific.... Read more
Better Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care Needed as Cases Rise Globally
As dementia cases rise, amping up dementia prevention, intervention, and care efforts is crucial to ensure the health and well-being of older people.... 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
Tackling Cyberbullying on Children with Swipe Safe
ChildFund International launched the Swipe Safe campaign in Indonesia as an effort to tackle cyberbullying on children.... Read more
Benchmarking Sustainable Urban Mobility with A New Tool
The Global New Mobility Coalition launched the Urban Mobility Scorecard aims to help cities benchmark and accelerate progress on sustainable urban mobility.... 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
Malnutrition in Pakistan Persists
Four out of ten children under age five in Pakistan are stunted. What does it take to tackle malnutrition in Pakistan?... 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
How Social Inequalities Affect Urban Water Crisis
Urban water crisis is one of the leading issues nowadays. A recent study found that social inequalities across different groups or individuals significantly affect water accessibility and drought resilience in urban areas.... Read more