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The power of gender equality
News, Published on 11/03/2024
» It is hard to find a word that is more relevant to the world's greatest challenges and policy priorities than "inclusion", the theme of this year's International Women's Day. Inclusive, green economic growth that benefits all of society is an essential component of sustainable prosperity, social cohesion, competitiveness, and geopolitical stability. Supporting a "just transition" that includes all members of our societies is crucial to ensuring that climate action and the digital transformation lead to a more sustainable and secure world.
Uniting to end gender violence
News, Published on 22/08/2024
» In Southeast Asia, deeply ingrained traditional gender norms often designate women and girls as primary caretakers, leading to a stark gender imbalance in both household responsibilities and societal roles. This deeply embedded gender bias, along with the uneven distribution of unpaid care work, exacerbates the challenges women face, often trapping them in abusive situations and perpetuating a cycle of inequality and economic dependence. Over time, women's autonomy and decision-making power are eroded, increasing the risk of domestic violence -- a global crisis hidden in plain sight.
UN report shows gender gaps
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/12/2024
» A United Nations working group has encouraged Thailand to strengthen legal protection mechanisms to safeguard women from all backgrounds, even though Thailand has shown progress in protecting the rights of women and girls.
JK Rowling says she is survivor of sexual assault
AFP, Published on 11/06/2020
» LONDON: "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling revealed on Wednesday she is a survivor of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Sweden curbs treatments for trans minors
AFP, Published on 08/02/2023
» STOCKHOLM: Sweden, the first country to introduce legal gender reassignment, has begun restricting gender reassignment hormone treatments for minors, as it, like many Western countries, grapples with the highly sensitive issue.
Srettha backs gender equality, sex worker bills
Published on 26/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to push for the passage of three bills, including a draft law on “marriage equality”, says a government spokesman.
EU court says Romania ‘infringed on trans man’s rights’
Published on 05/10/2024
» BUCHAREST - Romanian authorities’ refusal to recognise the gender identity of a British-Romanian transgender man infringed on his rights and contravened European law, the European Union’s top court has ruled.
FICO uncovers growing appetite for identity fraud
Business, Published on 08/02/2018
» Close to 60% of banks in Asia-Pacific say at least a few of their customers have attempted to commit fraud by fabricating identities, according to a poll by FICO.
Biometrics is the future of identity authentication
News, Published on 01/10/2018
» As expected, Apple recently introduced a handful of new features, with the launch of iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. Alongside the fancy Liquid Retina and Super Retina screens, and speedier A12 bionic processor, the trio of new iPhones interestingly dropped one of iPhone's iconic fixtures, the home button.
“Sea Voices” Unites Art, Identity and Impact
Published on 09/06/2025
» At Pullman Phuket Panwa, A Universal Artistic Dialogue In Sea Voices, this dialogue takes on a powerful new form—bridging French and Thai cultures, celebrating queer expression, and inviting viewers to listen deeply to both the ocean and themselves.