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Gender, Social development and protection
Gender, Social development and protection
Gender, Social development and protection
Gender, Social development and protection
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Fighting the trafficking of women and children in Asia
Trafficking is often considered a gender-based harm, as women and children are more likely to face this form of exploitation.
Ending discrimination and building SOGIESC-inclusive societies
People with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and sex characteristics continue to experience stigma and discrimination, stemming from deeply rooted cultural and societal norms and religious views.
Uncovering women’s burden of “unseen” work
Unpaid contributions to production and consumption in households remain excluded from the narrow economic definition of work but are essential to welfare.
Putting an end to the social disease of domestic violence
Domestic abuse is not a minor problem but a public health disease that affects millions of women around the globe.
Income inequality, educational outcomes, and digital infrastructure: Can public–private partnerships play a pivotal role in Asia and the Pacific?
Addressing inequality requires a new strategy in today’s modern age. Policy makers in Asia and the Pacific need to tackle a new form of inequality—the digital divide.
Redesigning social protection programs beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
Governments must redesign social protection programs, making them more resilient and inclusive so that no one is left behind when the next crisis hits.
Sustainable urban development in India: Emerging issues and the way forward
The majority of city residents worldwide live with high levels of air pollution and many still live in slum conditions with limited access to sanitation.
Prioritizing the fight against cancer in Asia in a post-COVID-19 world
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on health system resilience around the world.
Preparing Southeast Asia’s youth to enter the digital economy
Despite more jobs being created in the digital economy, Southeast Asian youth face a lack of preparedness coupled with a drop in employment due to the pandemic.
Protecting victims of climate-induced migration and displacement in South Asia
South Asia is home to a quarter of the world’s population and is extremely susceptible to climate change-induced displacement and migration.
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