Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Double danger
Increasing attacks on the media in Indonesia have journalists on edge, but more so the women.
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More than a tale of two bishops
The religious in one of Asia’s predominantly Christian countries, the Philippines, may be among the most persecuted in the world.
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Can the Taliban’s war on women be stopped?
Rights advocates argue that including ‘gender apartheid’ in international legal frameworks may help make the Taliban accountable for their oppressive...
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Death by debt: Cambodians’ open secret
A new report reveals the predatory side of microfinance institutions, whose less than ethical ways of lending have led to...
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We run features, op-eds, analyses, and other original contents that probe issues around human rights and civil liberties, and illuminate the challenges of democratic governance in Asia as states and societies cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. We cover Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and South Asia.