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Kamala Harris kicks off US presidential bid

After Joe Biden’s withdrawal, Kamala Harris is set to make history as the prospective Democratic nominee for the 2024 US presidential election.

After Joe Biden’s withdrawal, Kamala Harris is set to make history as the prospective Democratic nominee for the 2024 US presidential election.

The sexism problem plaguing Australia’s schools

Australia’s gender-based violence crisis

Australia’s historic Voice vote

On October 14, Australians will vote in a historic referendum to recognise the country’s first nations people in the constitution.

India’s acid attack survivors fight for change

Women are coming together to campaign for real, tangible changes in prevention and treatment for acid attack survivors.

Lunar: Malaysia’s May Tan looks back on trailblazing banking career in Hong Kong

Veteran Hong Kong-based banker May Tan tells Lunar about breaking the glass ceiling, male allies and helping to bridge the gender gap in boardrooms

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Wins for Asia at the Oscars

From Michelle Yeoh winning Best Actress to an Indian film bagging Best Documentary Short, winners of Asian descent made history.

Women Of Our Time 2023

Lunar was at the Women Of Our Time conference this week, where a diverse group of speakers discussed issues related to women in finance, tech and entrepreneurship.

‘Just a Japanese girl’

Gwen Stefani’s response to accusations of cultural appropriation has sparked further debate online.

Progress for women and LGBTQ for 2023

Despite the challenges faced by women and minority groups last year, 2023 brings new hope as solidarity movements turn global

Christmas box filled with love

For millions of Filipinos living overseas, preparing care packages for loved ones back home has become an essential holiday ritual

Michelle Yeoh is having a moment

The Malaysian actress is making waves this awards season for her role in an indie sci-fi comedy.

Journalism to regulation: Hong Kong picks Julia Leung as first woman to lead SFC

The Hong Kong government has appointed Julia Leung as the first woman CEO of the SFC for a three-year term. She was chosen by a selection panel chaired by the financial secretary following a global search.

In 2022, K-pop’s superwomen stand strong

In 2022, K-pop girl groups have turned away from the ultra-feminine to a badass empowering image

The women leading China’s Covid-19 protests

Armed with blank paper, women from Beijing to Shanghai are leading a rare social movement.

High expectations of first ladies

The media treatment of South Korea’s first lady's latest scandals reveals the sometimes sexist expectations society has of the official role.

A long way to go for women in Malaysian politics

In October, Malaysia’s leaders committed to a target of fielding 30 per cent women in the country’s general election. But come election day on Saturday, women will only account for 13.5 per cent of the 1,386 candidates on the ballot.

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How will Twitter’s new leadership affect women and minorities?

“Power to the people.” This was Tesla owner and billionaire Elon Musk’s triumphant pronouncement as he took the helm of Twitter, making big claims about overhauling the platform’s operations. However, many pointed out that these changes, far from improving the platform, will in fact make it a more hostile place – especially for women and marginalised people.

Most Seoul Halloween crush victims were women

South Korea’s Halloween tragedy reveals women may be more vulnerable in crowd disasters.

Has the #MeToo movement brought structural change in Asia?

In 2017, after the publication of an article in The New York Times that exposed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as a serial sexual harasser and abuser, the #MeToo movement went viral on social media and entered the history books.

No promotions for women at China’s party congress?

Why are women unlikely to win the promotion race at China’s Communist Party congress?

Iran protests strike a global chord

In Iran, India or France, women’s dress should be women’s choice.

Shocking femicide in Seoul’s subway

The murder has led to an outpouring of grief, but also anger at what some see as a failure to protect the woman from her alleged stalker, despite her many distress signals and appeals for help.

Win for diversity at the Emmys

Queen Elizabeth II: a complex legacy

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has died after seven decades on the throne. Adored by many, she was also a symbol of the British colonial empire.

Is this a turning point for South Asian representation on Netflix?

From the coming-of-age show Never Have I Ever to Bollywood’s biographical drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, Indian films and TV shows have featured in Netflix’s top 10 spots this year, boosting South Asian representation on screen at a time when it matters most.

As Singapore axes anti-gay law, the bid for full LGBTQ rights in Asia remains a long fight

This week marks a significant milestone as Singapore has decided it will repeal Section 377A, a colonial-era law which criminalised sexual intercourse between men, ending a 15-year debate over the legislation.

One year on: women’s basic human rights decimated under Taliban rule

This week marks a year since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan following the chaotic withdrawal of US troops after nearly 20 years in the country.

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9 September, 2024
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