America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
Gender was part of the campaign landscape in many different ways this election.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Mampu perkasa, galak potensi wanita
Komitmen terhadap kesaksamaan gender di Malaysia telah membentuk pemahaman tentang kepentingan memperkasakan wanita dan menggalakkan mereka untuk merangkul potensi mereka tanpa batasan.
Thu Nov 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] From misogyny to extremism: A call for gender mainstreaming in P/CVE
Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
Mon Nov 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Breaking the chains of economic violence: Policy recommendations for empowering women
Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.
Wed Oct 30 2024
AWANI Tonight: Did Budget 2025 deliver on family-friendly workplace measures?
Gender Consultant from UNFPA Malaysia, Lee Min Hui weighs in on whether Budget 2025 delivered on famliy-friendly workplace measures.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia
Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024
A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct. 27 general election.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Kanser payudara: wanita tanggung lebih stres, sendiri urus penyakit, rumah/anak/orang tua
Menurut Dr Nirmala, dalam kebanyakan kes, wanita lewat dapatkan rawatan termasuk kurang berasa terdesak untuk beri perhatian kepada kesihatan mereka.
Thu Oct 17 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Kesaksamaan gender: IFJ anjur latihan, perkasa peranan wartawan, media Malaysia
Lapan wartawan tempatan antara 16 peserta yang terpilih menyertai latihan Rewriting The Story: Media, Gender and Politics in Malaysia, anjuran Persekutuan Wartawan Antarabangsa.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again
It remains to be seen how many female candidates the LDP will field in a snap election due on Oct. 27.
Tue Oct 01 2024
The Future Is Female: Expanding DEI — Beyond Gender
There’s growing recognition that Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts need to address not just gender and race, but also issues like neurodiversity and ageism. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Anne Abraham, Founder of LeadWomen, an organisation advocating for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across the corporate sector.
Sun Sep 29 2024
Governments want babies, but people want choices
More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Reframing how we talk about having kids or not
The debate over falling birth rates has taken centre stage worldwide, with some people vilifying those who choose to not have children.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal
Caregiving and household burdens cited as main barriers, anxiety and depression prevalent.
Fri Sep 13 2024