TBS announcer Yamamoto Erika kept her name by choosing common-law marriage over a legal one - but she'll get married if the law changes.
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If the show's producers were hoping to grab a negative reaction from women, they didn't succeed. But it got plenty of men arguing with themselves.
"These are my pants. I like them. I bought them."
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Japan finally has its first female Prime Minister. But that isn't translating into victories for ordinary Japanese women.
By Joseph Soto – May 26, 2026 The implementation of the Democratic Coexistence and Peace
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has taken a groundbreaking step toward ensuring the rights of marginalized communities and achieving gender equality in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An ‘Advocacy Session on Gender-Segregated Data Collection’ was recently held…
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Kawata Shoko, Japan's youngest female mayor, said she's taking maternity and parental leave. Here's why some in Japan say that's wrong.
by Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) Although the economic participation of women in Bangladesh- a rapidly developing South Asian nation- is globally acclaimed, their primary mode of daily commute, ‘public transport,’ remains a major psychological and physical barrier for women…
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By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) In pursuit of a transformative economic framework, Bangladesh’s civil society, economists, and policymakers have strongly urged the government to prioritize education, gender equality, and climate justice in the upcoming National Budget for the Fiscal Year…
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CANNES, France — Oscar winner Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains a distant goal as she accepted an award on Sunday night for championing women in film at an elegant soiree removed from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet bustle. Guests, including Daisy Edgar Jones, Sebastian Stan, Colman Domingo and Odessa A’zion, sipped champagne as they […]
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The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has called for a profound transformation of the
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Aiming to bring transformative changes to the labor market and advance women’s empowerment, the ‘National Care Conclave 2026’ was held in Dhaka. Organized jointly by the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Women, and the Asian…
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All athletes wanting to qualify or take part in female category events from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics onwards will have to undergo a gene-screening test to determine their eligibility
On this rare occasion, SC Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh sits down with Rappler justice reporter Jairo Bolledo to talk about her personal battles, as well as her push for legal reforms and gender equality in the government
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) The core theme of International Women’s Day 2026 was Rights, Justice, and Action.’ In alignment with this goal, a vibrant dialogue organized at the British Council in Dhaka showcased the dreams of Bangladesh’s youth- a…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Sunday highlighted the importance of gender equality, stressing women’s fundamental role in the construction of a free, egalitarian and sovereign country. At an official ceremony to mark the International Women’s Day, she urged Mexican women…
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More than 300 women’s rights activists marched at Chiang Mai University (CMU) on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day, chanting: “War! What is it good for? Nothing! WOW.” The slogan “WOW” stands for Women Oppose War, highlighting the movement’s message that women stand against war and violence. The march brought together migrant women workers, […]
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For decades, Kashmir's story has been told by men. Now, women are penning a new chapter, capturing the complex and personal impacts of militarization and repression.
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