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international-womens-day

Academia 11 months ago

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Let Afghan women lead

Rather than simply admire their courage or sympathize with their plight, the international community must offer them support, safety and a seat at the table.

Society 1 year ago

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New law has encouraged more to report sexual violence, says Komnas Perempuan

Komnas Pereumpuan's 2023 report has found an increasing trend in reported incidents of sexual violence, which it attributed primarily to the 2022 Sexual Violence Law, but it also acknowledged the data was limited to reported cases.

World 4 years ago

Madam president? Most Americans think a woman could reach the White House by 2030

A Gallup poll conducted in 74 countries showed Americans were the most likely to say they thought a woman could lead their nation by 2030.

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Gojek heightens security measures for female customers with new initiative

The #AmanBersamaGojek (#SafeWithGojek) initiative was also launched as part of Gojek's commemoration of International Women’s Day that fell on March 8.

City 5 years ago

‘It was unnerving’: Female protesters harassed during International Women's Day rally

The experience has been described as “traumatizing”, especially because the inappropriate conduct took place during an event dedicated to rallying against all forms of discrimination and violence against women.

World 5 years ago

A day without women: Strikes across Latin America follow huge rallies

Monday's wildcat strike, dubbed "a day without us," is intended to show what life would be like if women vanished from society.

National 5 years ago

International Women's Day: Yogyakarta's march highlights sexual violence at universities

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, some 200 people paraded in Yogyakarta to protest against sexual violence against women in general – and at universities in their own city in particular.

Health 5 years ago

International Women’s Day 2020: Four ways women can boost their health

Here we round up four lifestyle changes women can make to give their health a boost.

Executive Column 5 years ago

More than a woman in business: Shinta Kamdani talks leadership in economy

"Unfortunately, there are still only a few female business leaders in Indonesia because the problem is not only how to attract women to enter the workforce but also how to encourage them to have the willingness to become leaders."

National 5 years ago

Hundreds rally in Jakarta to protest violence against women on International Women's Day

Protesters gathered at the Elections Supervisory Agency headquarters in Central Jakarta and marched from there to the nearby State Palace. They carried flags and posters with various messages such as “Let’s smash the heteropatriarchy”, “I hate patriarchy, not men”, and “Pass the sexual violence bill, reject the job creation omnibus law”.