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Bridging Indonesia’s deepening youth development gap

Academia 3 weeks ago

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Bridging Indonesia’s deepening youth development gap

A successful village-first economic agenda requires transforming raw internet access into real opportunity before millions of disengaged young Indonesians are left behind.

Vasectomy debate highlights gender gap in family planning

Society 4 months ago

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Vasectomy debate highlights gender gap in family planning

While some see vasectomy as a way to ease the disproportionate contraceptive burden on women, others remain cautious, partly due to misconceptions equating it with castration, removal of testicular function, which is often associated with reduced hormones, libido and “loss of masculinity”.

AI worsens the burden for Indonesia’s female gig workers

Academia 4 months ago

AI worsens the burden for Indonesia’s female gig workers

Women pay the highest price because algorithms fail to recognize the realities of care work, safety concerns and social norms.

Women farmers define the future of food security in Asia-Pacific

Academia 4 months ago

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Women farmers define the future of food security in Asia-Pacific

Empowering women in agriculture isn’t just a matter of equity - it’s a trillion-dollar opportunity to transform global food security and climate resilience.

What women want, and the gap men are still trying to close

FEATURES 5 months ago

What women want, and the gap men are still trying to close

While millennial and Gen Z women were raised to chase careers, the same generation of men were not taught to do chores or be vulnerable. How can men step up?

Financing for development must account for women

Academia 1 year ago

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Financing for development must account for women

Women’s options for improving their own economic circumstances are limited, not least because of limited access to finance.

Employed and exhausted, the silent struggle of the working majority

Academia 1 year ago

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Employed and exhausted, the silent struggle of the working majority

Many individuals find that to secure a higher salary, one that not only covers daily expenses but also allows for savings and improved living standards, they must sacrifice personal time and well-being.

Promotion of gender equality slipping in Indonesia

Society 1 year ago

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Promotion of gender equality slipping in Indonesia

Every party, ranging from the government to the private sector, should contribute to pushing for gender equality in Indonesia, as the country has experienced a lack of progress in creating fairness for all genders in recent years.

Human progress in the Trump era

Academia 1 year ago

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Human progress in the Trump era

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has set its Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight, indicating that humanity is now closer to annihilation than ever before.

Let’s recognize women’s role in agriculture – and invest in it

Academia 2 years ago

Let’s recognize women’s role in agriculture – and invest in it

While addressing visible gender gaps is crucial, efforts to promote the voice and leadership of women, and tackle the root causes of gender-based inequalities, are equally important for ensuring long-term results.

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