Women and Gender

Pakistan's First Oscar-Winner Discusses Women's Issues at Mumbai Private Roundtable

Documentarian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy touches on evolving gender roles and lack of equal protection under the law. more

India Premiere of 'Saving Face'

Asia Society hosts screenings and discussions with film's co-director. more

Carrie Lam and Bunty Chand

Carrie Lam: How to Work Women into Hong Kong's Workforce

Carrie Lam, Hong Kong Secretary for Development, says that Hong Kong's patriarchal culture is at the heart of its inability to integrate more women into the workforce. more

San Francisco Declaration: A Promising Future for Women of APEC Countries

Envisioned as a roadmap, the Declaration brings attention to the substantial opportunity for economic growth in Asia and North and South America. more

Developing Next Generation Women Leaders Across the Asia Pacific Region

Asia Society white paper released at APEC Women and the Economy Summit in San Francisco, Sept. 13-16, 2011. more

'Ghosts of My Home Country' and Human Trafficking

A two-part panel in DC brings the problem of human trafficking back to the United States. more

Speaking Up for Asia's Internally Displaced

Distinguished experts presented the stark realities faced by more than four million internally displaced persons in Asia. more

Sex Trafficking: One Woman's Journey

Human rights advocate Somaly Mam recounts her harrowing life story, and her attempts to prevent other women from sharing her fate. more

Gloria Steinem: The Goddess in the Connections

The renowned women's rights activist cites "a very clear message" from her formative experiences in India. more

'Women of Courage' and What Inspires Them

After a State Department honor, three trailblazers reflect on motivations, challenges. more