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Everyday clothing can inadvertently exclude a significant portion of society which includes people with disabilities. Enter adaptive clothing—a beacon of hope in the world of fashion, striving to bridge this gap
In 2000, not a single Asian woman served in UN peacekeeping forces. That has changed dramatically, with women from across the region pursuing careers thousands of kilometres from home and family.
The Delhi-based South Asian University has copped backlash for offering a salary of Rs 8,000 for the position of a part-time research assistant.
This is the first in a series of stories on the role of women in peacebuilding efforts and security across Asia. Connie Dumato was just a child when four of her cousins were killed and her uncle lost his legs after their home in the southern Philippines came under attack. "This was a very traumatic experience," said the 62-year-old Muslim...
Implementing Women’s Rights Laws and Policies Implementing Women’s Rights Laws and Policies The pandemic and post-pandemic context further threatens the creation and implementation of women’s rights laws at a time when they are most needed. Violence against women has skyrocketed while social and political upheaval diverts domestic and international resources away from managing this crisis. The articles in this virtual special issue from Politics & Gender offer diverse ways of conceptualizing and measuring implementation across issue areas and regions. The authors show that sustained a...