THAILAND

Asia needs more of the 'fair sex' on political front

News, Ajay Chhibber, Published on 07/03/2012

» As we honour International Women's Day tomorrow, we are reminded why the political empowerment of women is so important. Globally, women perform two-thirds of the world's work, but earn just 10% of the income. South Asia alone is home to 844 million people who live in extreme poverty, and well over half of them are women.