Violence and prejudice in 2023: a year of hurdles for Asia’s women and gender minorities
- Violence in the region has meant increased risks of women and girls becoming victims of abuse and sexual attacks
- Challenges also persist for Asia’s queer communities, which are facing growing scrutiny and discrimination, while misogyny continues to be pervasive in politics
Throughout the Asia-Pacific region, women and gender minorities have continued to encounter threats to their safety and restrictions on their rights this year.
The alarming outbreaks of violence across the region, in particular, have underscored the unique challenges faced by women and girls during times of conflict.
Unfortunately, the progress towards advancing the rights of queer communities faltered in the past year, as several countries failed to implement laws that would provide stronger protections for gender minorities.
As 2023 draws to a close, This Week in Asia reflects on its coverage of the hurdles faced by women and gender minorities in the region:
Rohingya troubles deepen
Nearly six years after the Myanmar military’s sweeping attacks against its Rohingya Muslim community, Rohingya refugees continue to face the perils of statelessness.
