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International-Women-Day

Entertainment 6 years ago

Sheila Timothy named among 'Variety’s' accomplished showbiz women

Variety cited Sheila Timothy as “a leading film producer in Southeast Asia” in the 2020 International Women’s Impact Report.

Opinion 7 years ago

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Good bedtime stories make our daughters strong women

At the beginning of this year, in order to write another children’s book, I conducted an objective appraisal of Indonesian folktales. It involved 25 folktales from all over the country as samples.

Opinion 7 years ago

When women succeed, everyone benefits

Each year, March 8 presents a special opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women and to renew our efforts in achieving gender equality.

National 7 years ago

Indonesia ranked second-most dangerous place for women in Asia Pacific: Study

Out of 14 countries, India, Indonesia and the Philippines are considered to be the least safe for women.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Women make difference through art

Women are still underrepresented in Indonesia’s art scene, but it does not mean that the country is lacking great female artists. Meet Erni Aladjai and Bunga Siagian who create and utilize art to empower communities.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Popular British soap to feature only women in TV first

A popular British drama will feature an all-female cast and crew, which its producer says is the first time that women have taken over a TV soap both on and off screen.

National 8 years ago

Yogyakartan women activists oppose face veil ban

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, female rights advocacy groups joined with the Yogyakarta Women’s Struggle Committee (KPP) to stage a rally on Thursday to call for the fulfillment of women’s rights and the freedom to wear clothing of their choice, including face veils.

National 8 years ago

Australian high tea marks Int'l Women's Day in Bali

Australian Consul General to Bali Helena Studdert hosted a high tea on Thursday to celebrate International Women’s Day and welcomed more than 90 Balinese and Australian guests to the event.

National 8 years ago

Activists march against violence toward women in Papua

Dozens of women and several men marched in Jayapura, Papua, to show their support for the fight against gender-based violence on International Women's Day on Thursday. They gave flowers and areca nuts to people driving around Abepura traffic circle in Jayapura, Papua, on Thursday.