Ageing and Longevity
Is Asia-Pacific ready to age gracefully?
We must develop a gender-aware, life-cycle approach to enhance the lives of older people globally, but especially in rapidly-ageing regions like Asia-Pacific.
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Ageing and Longevity
Why improving women's lives is the key to healthy ageing
Older women are more exposed to social isolation and economic exclusion – but this can be changed earlier in their lives.
Gender Inequality
What we can learn from 5 innovations helping women during COVID-19
Responses to gender-based violence have adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering lessons for a more effective global approach.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is highlighting global neglect of pregnant women and midwives
Midwifery is a cornerstone of the health profession – so why are so many midwives currently being shunted in other jobs, or being given inadequate PPE?
Gender Inequality
Il ne peut y avoir de droits de l'homme sans égalité des sexes
À une époque d'intolérance croissante et de patriarcat retranché, nous devons revenir aux principes fondateurs de l'ONU afin de soutenir les femmes et de parvenir à l'égalité.
Gender Inequality
No puede haber derechos humanos sin igualdad de género
En una época de creciente intolerancia y de retroceso del patriarcado, debemos volver a los principios fundadores de las Naciones Unidas para apoyar a las mujeres y lograr la igualdad.
LGBTI Inclusion
There can be no human rights without gender equality
In a time of growing intolerance and retrenched patriarchy, we must return to the founding principles of the UN in order to support women and achieve equality.
Gender Inequality
It's time to fulfil the promises made to women 25 years ago
In 1994, the world's nations agreed that sexual and reproductive rights were the cornerstone of global development. Now, 25 years later, millions of women and girls have been left behind.
Gender Inequality
Women’s rights in Asia – how far have we come?
Significant gains have been made over the past 25 years, but progress cannot be taken for granted.
Global Health
Why reproductive rights are the first step to a freer, fairer world
The data is irrefutable - to have any hope of ending poverty, we need to improve women's access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the globe. Here's why