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Lake Toba to host G20 women’s summit in July

Archipelago 3 years ago

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Lake Toba to host G20 women’s summit in July

Lake Toba has been selected to host this year's G20 women's summit amid growing uncertainty over attendance following calls from member countries to boycott Russian participation.

Indonesia, Qatar ministers urge Taliban to let girls return to school

Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

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Indonesia, Qatar ministers urge Taliban to let girls return to school

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Qatar's Deputy Foreign Minister Lolwah Al Khater together held talks with the Taliban's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Doha amid mounting concern over rights in the country, especially for women.

The 2021 Nobels: an almost 100 percent male affair

Art & Culture 4 years ago

The 2021 Nobels: an almost 100 percent male affair

While four women won Nobel prizes in 2020 -- close to the 2009 record of five -- the awards remain male-dominated as much of the prizewinning work dates back 20, 30 or even 40 years when fewer women reached the top levels of academic research.

In Mecca, women set off on haj as 'guardian' rule cast aside

World 4 years ago

In Mecca, women set off on haj as 'guardian' rule cast aside

The haj ministry has officially allowed women of all ages to make the pilgrimage without a male relative, known as a "mehrem", on the condition that they go in a group.

Gal Gadot talks ‘muting’ criticism of military past and docuseries about impactful women

People 4 years ago

Gal Gadot talks ‘muting’ criticism of military past and docuseries about impactful women

Gal Gadot speaks with The Jakarta Post about being aware of the recurring criticism of her military background since her debut as superhero Wonder Woman and her new documentary project.

Gender cooperation in focus as Australia appoints first female envoy to Indonesia

World 4 years ago

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Gender cooperation in focus as Australia appoints first female envoy to Indonesia

Australia's appointment of its first female ambassador to Indonesia, Penny Williams, signals greater cooperation in women's empowerment on the horizon of the bilateral relationship.

Australia appoints first woman to become ambassador to Indonesia

World 4 years ago

Australia appoints first woman to become ambassador to Indonesia

Penny Williams, a former Australian high commissioner to Malaysia, has been appointed the new Australian ambassador to Indonesia, replacing outgoing envoy Gary Quinlan, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced.

For Indonesian women threats persist amid a lack of protection

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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For Indonesian women threats persist amid a lack of protection

Indonesian women remain in a hazardous living environment where the law doesn't seem to protect them.

Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai signs Apple TV deal

People 4 years ago

Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai signs Apple TV deal

The multi-year partnership would "draw on her ability to inspire people around the world", the company said in a statement, adding that content would also include animation and children's series.

Thousands defy virus restrictions for Women's Day rallies

World 4 years ago

Thousands defy virus restrictions for Women's Day rallies

Tens of thousands on Monday defied coronavirus restrictions, gathering worldwide on International Women's Day to denounce gender violence and inequalities.

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