This book captures women’s perspectives on intersectionality as discussed in the 2010 Asia Pacific AWA Consultation organized by APWLD. It highlights how multiple forms of discrimination—based …
This book presents women’s testimonies and reports on gender-based violence, shedding light on its pervasive impact across different societies. It documents personal experiences, systemic barrier…
This book examines the intersection of faith, identity, plurality, and gender, focusing on how religious beliefs shape social norms and gender relations. It highlights both the challenges and oppor…
This book traces the global history of widow sacrifice, from its ancient ritual practices to its symbolic and cultural legacies in the present. It explores how traditions such as sati reflect patri…
This book presents the voices of rural and indigenous women across the Asia-Pacific, revealing how globalization affects their livelihoods, cultures, and rights. It emphasizes grassroots perspectiv…
This book explores the barriers female heads of households in Indonesia face in accessing justice. It discusses legal, social, and economic challenges, and highlights strategies and policies that e…
This book examines the impact of globalization on women’s roles in development, focusing on labor, economic participation, and gender inequalities. It highlights challenges and opportunities for …
Women’s Studies Forum 1999 presents a collection of research, discussions, and analyses on gender issues and women’s development in Korea and beyond. The volume addresses topics such as womenâ€â€¦
This book provides a comprehensive overview of women’s information services and networks worldwide, focusing on their role in promoting gender equality, social development, and empowerment. It hi…
Women, Gender, and Human Rights: A Global Perspective examines the intersection of gender and human rights, exploring how international frameworks address the protection and empowerment of women wo…
This book explores the intersections of feminism, gay rights, and constitutional law, analyzing how cultural norms and legal frameworks shape the rights and status of women and LGBTQ+ individuals. …
Women and Media: International Perspectives examines how women are represented, engaged, and challenged within media systems across different countries and cultures. The book explores issues such a…
This book investigates the reciprocal relationship between war and gender, analyzing how gender roles influence the organization, practice, and consequences of war, and how war, in turn, reshapes g…
This book explores the role of women in decision-making processes within the United Nations system. It examines the progress and setbacks in integrating gender perspectives into UN structures, poli…
This book provides a critical examination of the South African Constitution through the lens of gender equality and women’s rights. It analyzes the extent to which constitutional provisions addre…
This book examines the challenges and opportunities for women’s political participation in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting both structural barriers and innovative strategies developed by wo…
Seeds 2 presents a collection of case studies showcasing innovative projects that support women’s economic, social, and political empowerment across different regions of the world. The volume hig…
This report assesses the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in the Philippines for the period 2013–2014, focusing on women’s participation in peace and security p…
This book explores the persistence and resurgence of patriarchal structures across Asia and their implications for women’s movements. It examines how political, cultural, and religious forces rei…
Perspective 4/2001 is a periodical publication that provides critical analysis of social, political, and gender issues in Asia, with particular attention to women’s roles in times of societal cha…