The next generation of news consumers in Indonesia don’t trust the media. Fixing the problem might require a re-think of how news is written and delivered.
More and more children are growing up with robots at home, but their impact on early learning and development is still largely unknown and unregulated.
All the gender inequalities Australian women encounter over the course of their lives leaves them more susceptible to poverty and poorer mental health than men.
“We’re making sure women have the freedom to plan for their future and choose when they want to start a family,” says Ya’ara Saks, Canadian Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Health Minister.
The cost and subsequent shortage of HPV vaccines has put preventing cervical cancer out of reach of many countries like India. But that may be about to change.
Employers provide direct financial or in-kind ‘support’ to their workers. In most households this is a form of benevolence, not an entitlement. This can change.
Financial inclusion ensures equal access to financial services so women can mobilise their savings, obtain credit and make financial decisions independently.
New evidence shows that targeted policies, coordination and evaluation are all part of creating more gender-equitable and disability-inclusive workplaces.
In most countries around the world, domestic workers are excluded from general labour laws. Indonesia’s Domestic Worker Protection Bill can change that.
A shorter week reflects a flexible and results-oriented culture, where employees are judged on the quality of work rather than how long they are in the office.
Limited access to period products during India’s Covid lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to menstruation.
Indonesia’s strong family ties mean many cancer patients are cared for at home. Understanding palliative care can help elevate a patient’s quality of life.
“It’s time we stopped treating women’s health like some kind of niche issue. We deserve to have our pain believed and relieved,” says Victoria premier Jacinta Allan.
“Ensuring women have access to innovations in health care is one of the best investments that countries can make for their societies and their economies,” says Shyam Bishen, head of the Centre for Health and Healthcare.
‘Self-generated’ child sexual abuse content is created using webcams on tablets, smartphones or other tech devices, predominantly in children’s own homes, and without the abuser present. In many cases, children are groomed, deceived, or extorted by online predators into producing and sharing sexual images or videos of themselves.
Changes to Indonesia’s gender quota rules are set to result in fewer women running for office in 2024. It could set Indonesia’s democracy into deeper backslide.
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities must prepare.
India’s Supreme Court is poised to deliver a landmark judgement that may make marital rape a crime, a fiercely debated subject with roots in colonial law.
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) revealed that there were 354,000 climate-related internal displacements between 2016 and 2021 in Malaysia.
Young women are bombarded with Instagram images that can define beauty and how they see themselves. While empowering for some, it can cause many to suffer.
Even for participants in markets who say they are aware of at least one oral antiviral, more than half say they are unsure or don’t know which treatments are offered free of charge.
PPD is characterised by sadness and/or loss of interest in activities that a person used to enjoy and a decreased ability to feel pleasure. It can present with symptoms such as cognitive impairment, feelings of sadness or inadequacy, loss of energy. or suicidal ideation.
New report from ILO, ADB, UNDP and UNRISD highlights impacts of shortfalls in child care provision in the region and makes recommendations for change at all levels.
FIFA is proud of its hugely successful 2023 Women’s World Cup, but momentum could evaporate if issues around pay and player safety aren’t properly addressed.
Affecting one in 10 reproductive-age women, endometriosis is a gynaecologic condition with chronic, painful, and debilitating symptoms that can interfere with all aspects of life, including daily activity, work productivity, school performance, and personal relationships.
In a survey involving 15,000 breastfeeding parents conducted last month, 47 per cent cite a lack of time to pump at work as a barrier and only 15 per cent say public spaces are fully supportive of breastfeeding.
The nature of transnational surrogacy, where an intended parent seeks a woman to carry their baby internationally, allows people to circumvent national laws.
During a panel discussion organised by ILO, domestic workers described their heartbreak and torment at not being able to go home for a parent’s funeral and finding out much later about the death of their child.
“When used as directed, daily oral contraception is safe and is expected to be more effective than currently available nonprescription contraceptive methods in preventing unintended pregnancy,” said Patrizia Cavazzoni, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Women and girls responsible for fetching water in 7 out of 10 households without supplies on premises, according to first in-depth analysis of gender inequalities in drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in households.
Edna has encouraged women to come forward, men to stand up for them, cultural discussions to be had at every level, and the decoupling of FGM from faithful Islamic practice.
In December 2022, Pakistan repealed the penal code criminalising attempted suicide. Now the focus can shift to better understanding the scope of the crisis.
Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don’t receive appropriate help.
Micro loans promised Sri Lankan and Cambodian women affected by war a way out of poverty as they rebuilt their lives. Instead, the loans trapped them in debt.
Academic careers are getting harder to maintain. What does this mean for the future of Australian universities?
The next generation of news consumers in Indonesia don’t trust the media. Fixing the problem might require a re-think of how news is written and delivered.
Survey exposes risks of tech-based harassment in work settings, highlighting the urgency for updated policies and awareness.
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life is among their most important, but a huge number of Australian parents are struggling to make ends meet.
More and more children are growing up with robots at home, but their impact on early learning and development is still largely unknown and unregulated.
The sanctity of a marriage provides no protection to interfaith couples and those in live-in relationships are even more vulnerable.
Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.
India’s new code throws into doubt whether its citizens are truly protected from the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials.
An Indonesian Supreme Court decision has made it harder for interfaith couples to have their marriages recognised.
There are risks with making cohabitation illegal, so striking a balance is essential.
Schools are supposed to prepare the next generation, but more young people feel like it’s not for them. A simple question can help turn things around.
All the gender inequalities Australian women encounter over the course of their lives leaves them more susceptible to poverty and poorer mental health than men.
Sexual deepfake abuse silences women causing lasting harm, and laws to protect them are inconsistent.
“We’re making sure women have the freedom to plan for their future and choose when they want to start a family,” says Ya’ara Saks, Canadian Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Health Minister.
Eking out a living is a huge challenge for hundreds of thousands of women living in the bleak camps in Cox’s Bazar.
Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But for that, cultural traditions in Asian societies need to change.
The cost and subsequent shortage of HPV vaccines has put preventing cervical cancer out of reach of many countries like India. But that may be about to change.
Just like politics, our worldview is becoming less about what we think and more about what we feel. There’s a reason for that.
Youth anger in India has changed from collective action for a better society to competitive religiosity and hatred.
Across the globe, political campaigns are targeting young people for their votes, but are they listening to their growing anger over climate inaction?
With the election over, Indonesia gears up to celebrate women’s day. It’s a timely reminder of how far women in leadership have to go in the nation.
Employers provide direct financial or in-kind ‘support’ to their workers. In most households this is a form of benevolence, not an entitlement. This can change.
Financial inclusion ensures equal access to financial services so women can mobilise their savings, obtain credit and make financial decisions independently.
New evidence shows that targeted policies, coordination and evaluation are all part of creating more gender-equitable and disability-inclusive workplaces.
Restoring dignity in women’s labour can give older women the care and respect they deserve in late life.
Women have mostly benefited from the polarisation of the workforce, but the challenge is to keep those gains.
In most countries around the world, domestic workers are excluded from general labour laws. Indonesia’s Domestic Worker Protection Bill can change that.
Building the workplaces of the future means rethinking how office space is used and what flexibility means.
A shorter week reflects a flexible and results-oriented culture, where employees are judged on the quality of work rather than how long they are in the office.
Employers have benefited from technological advances for a century. Now it’s employees’ turn.
Covid-19 changed the way we work. It also changed the way employees see their work. It could have huge implications.
Women with chronic pain want to be listened to, believed, responded to, and effectively treated. Are their cries finally being heard?
Overlooking autistic and ADHD women has been the norm for generations. Gender bias in this field is a public health concern.
Expectant mothers deserve proper care when giving birth. Instead, some face forced surgery, bullying, coercion, and insufficient pain relief.
Digital health tools could help address gender inequities in health care — or make them worse. Here’s how to do it right.
Limited access to period products during India’s Covid lockdowns highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to menstruation.
Medical misogyny and gaslighting is having an impact on women seeking medical support for long Covid symptoms.
Interventions are available to help parents-to-be and new parents struggling with insomnia.
Australia is close to eliminating cervical cancer. Could other countries in the Indo-Pacific soon follow suit?
Lowering the screening age, increasing health awareness and improving access to screening services can improve breast cancer outcomes for poor women.
Indonesia’s strong family ties mean many cancer patients are cared for at home. Understanding palliative care can help elevate a patient’s quality of life.
“It’s time we stopped treating women’s health like some kind of niche issue. We deserve to have our pain believed and relieved,” says Victoria premier Jacinta Allan.
“Ensuring women have access to innovations in health care is one of the best investments that countries can make for their societies and their economies,” says Shyam Bishen, head of the Centre for Health and Healthcare.
Culture and religion can provide essential support for Javanese people coping with illness.
‘Self-generated’ child sexual abuse content is created using webcams on tablets, smartphones or other tech devices, predominantly in children’s own homes, and without the abuser present. In many cases, children are groomed, deceived, or extorted by online predators into producing and sharing sexual images or videos of themselves.
As ride-sharing booms in Asia, women’s mobility is crucial. But it faces challenges like harassment due to the introduction of gendered strategies.
What does the future hold for the millions of women left to work in Asia’s agriculture sector battling a climate in collapse?
Young workers in higher education face less job security and more monitoring of their work.
Changes to Indonesia’s gender quota rules are set to result in fewer women running for office in 2024. It could set Indonesia’s democracy into deeper backslide.
New data about the mental health of young people raises red flags about cost-of-living pressures – and offers a glimpse at a better approach.
Despite various legal provisions to address, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the importance it deserves.
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities must prepare.
Bushfires can take their toll on the physical and mental health of older Australians, but there are things communities can do to help.
The UN has tried tackling conflict-related sexual violence for more than two decades, but its “add-women-and-stir” approach doesn’t go far enough.
India’s Supreme Court is poised to deliver a landmark judgement that may make marital rape a crime, a fiercely debated subject with roots in colonial law.
Online sexual violence can be deadly. A landmark new Indonesian law is a promising start, but doesn’t go far enough to stamp it out.
Tech has a role in helping protect women from abusive men, but it’s not a cure-all.
Keeping kids safe from abuse isn’t about teaching “stranger danger” or “tricky people”. It’s far less simplistic.
For domestic violence survivors, the cost of living crisis makes leaving an abusive relationship harder than ever.
More boys and young men are being taught about gender violence, respect, and consent, but better programmes and online tools will help.
Gendered disinformation weaponises fake news and manipulated photos against the vulnerable. What can be done to stop it?
The fertility industry is worth billions worldwide, but as demand grows and concerns rise over the cost of care, are patients getting what they need?
India has a history of coercive family planning which ignored infertility. A shift in focus will help women’s health.
Research suggests that excessive screen time can harm children’s cognitive development, but how much is too much?
For teenagers with a high fear of missing out, high social media use is linked to increased anxiety. It might be time for a tech health check.
Young people and those closest to them need to be alert and equipped to fight the mental health threats that can come from some social media use.
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) revealed that there were 354,000 climate-related internal displacements between 2016 and 2021 in Malaysia.
Young women are bombarded with Instagram images that can define beauty and how they see themselves. While empowering for some, it can cause many to suffer.
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
An ageing Hong Kong needs to end the self-imposed social seclusion of a significant number of its young people. Some efforts are showing promise.
Students demand transformative education, but can our education systems keep up?
Social media has become a powerful tool for younger Indonesian voters to engage with a political system that otherwise leaves them at the margins.
Even for participants in markets who say they are aware of at least one oral antiviral, more than half say they are unsure or don’t know which treatments are offered free of charge.
PPD is characterised by sadness and/or loss of interest in activities that a person used to enjoy and a decreased ability to feel pleasure. It can present with symptoms such as cognitive impairment, feelings of sadness or inadequacy, loss of energy. or suicidal ideation.
New report from ILO, ADB, UNDP and UNRISD highlights impacts of shortfalls in child care provision in the region and makes recommendations for change at all levels.
FIFA is proud of its hugely successful 2023 Women’s World Cup, but momentum could evaporate if issues around pay and player safety aren’t properly addressed.
Affecting one in 10 reproductive-age women, endometriosis is a gynaecologic condition with chronic, painful, and debilitating symptoms that can interfere with all aspects of life, including daily activity, work productivity, school performance, and personal relationships.
In a survey involving 15,000 breastfeeding parents conducted last month, 47 per cent cite a lack of time to pump at work as a barrier and only 15 per cent say public spaces are fully supportive of breastfeeding.
The nature of transnational surrogacy, where an intended parent seeks a woman to carry their baby internationally, allows people to circumvent national laws.
Surrogacy is banned in Indonesia, but that may not always be the case. How does the conversation about legalising it begin?
India’s revised surrogacy law does little to meet the needs of its growing LGBTQ+ community.
Two schools of thought in Islam have different views on surrogacy. But if infertility is considered a sickness, surrogacy could be used to treat it.
During a panel discussion organised by ILO, domestic workers described their heartbreak and torment at not being able to go home for a parent’s funeral and finding out much later about the death of their child.
Surrogate children to single men face no more chance of emotional trauma than any other children.
“When used as directed, daily oral contraception is safe and is expected to be more effective than currently available nonprescription contraceptive methods in preventing unintended pregnancy,” said Patrizia Cavazzoni, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Women and girls responsible for fetching water in 7 out of 10 households without supplies on premises, according to first in-depth analysis of gender inequalities in drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in households.
Non-government organisations play a crucial role in promoting social cohesion between refugees and host communities.
A growing economy does not always mean a nation is doing well. Measuring wellbeing, and implementing policies to address that, fills that gap.
Cashed-up parents and governments hold the key to helping a generation of Australians buy a home.
Edna has encouraged women to come forward, men to stand up for them, cultural discussions to be had at every level, and the decoupling of FGM from faithful Islamic practice.
Journalism has to stop sustained attacks on alternative media outlets.
In December 2022, Pakistan repealed the penal code criminalising attempted suicide. Now the focus can shift to better understanding the scope of the crisis.
Nigeria missed the unique opportunity to address its anti-suicide laws in the new mental health bill.
Bangladesh inherited its suicide laws from the colonial era. A more modern approach is needed to deter the behaviour.
Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don’t receive appropriate help.
In Islam, clergymen interpret how marriage is done, sometimes allowing child brides. Clergywomen want substantive justice to stop the practice.
School plays a significant role in reducing child marriage in Africa.
Child marriage hit high levels in some Indonesian provinces during Covid-19. Families hold the key to ending it.
There should be more women at the negotiation table to achieve gender equality and inclusiveness in peace processes.
Micro loans promised Sri Lankan and Cambodian women affected by war a way out of poverty as they rebuilt their lives. Instead, the loans trapped them in debt.
