New research indicates living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But it also hints at the enduring influence of culture.
Vietnam is poised to play a significant role in the Indo-Pacific region’s decarbonisation. Now is the time for Australia to strengthen its strategic relationship with the country, and the broader Southeast Asia region.
Snake envenomation remains a significant health challenge in the ASEAN region, but the development of a universal antivenom holds great promise in mitigating its impact.
Young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety, but there are ways we can help them beat it.
The platform’s handling of harmful content, including disinformation, hate speech and propaganda, has attracted widespread criticism.
We can partially solve the teacher supply crisis by first recognising the problems and taking action, including making processes easier for international educators.
Sexual violence, a weapon of war recognised by many governments and international institutions, impacts thousands of people during and after conflicts. But how widespread and systematic it is largely remains a mystery.
Educators from Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Australia recently shared their experiences of leading their communities during the pandemic.
Despite Western perceptions of these flying mammals, in the East they’re associated with folklore and customs that are largely positive in nature.
COVID-19 has diverted international attention and resources away from peace-building. This increases the risk of global insecurity and instability.
While the pandemic has been a blow to women’s rights, new forms of engagement are opening avenues for women to make their voices heard.
New research shows that the killing of environmental activists is bad for mining companies' business, resulting in falling share prices – at least in the short term.
What happens if we fail to reshape our economy post-COVID, and continue to rely on gig workers? Are there any advantages to the system?
The pandemic has had a marked impact on sexual and gender-based violence reporting in conflict zones.
With China and the US more willing to disregard international rules, how does Australia balance its relationship with the two powers, and protect its interests?
Stimulus investment after the pandemic presents a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to pivot economies away from emissions-intensive growth, and towards green growth.
With its UN Security Council role soon coming to an end, what will Indonesia’s new-found global reputation for women, security and peace-building mean for the Indo-Pacific region?
Agencies working to protect vulnerable women and children, often in fragile and conflict-affected countries, are coming under increasing pressure in delivering their services during the COVID-19 global crisis.
In developing and conflict-affected countries, support systems for children’s protection in times of the pandemic risk being overlooked.
Sharman Stone has worked to advance the rights of women for more than 20 years, in Parliament and as Ambassador for Women and Girls, but her work isn't finished yet.
Indigenous activist William Cooper has motivated a new generation to make change in their communities by improving public health.
A deeper examination of gender is sorely needed to try to prevent further acts of violent extremism and terrorism.
A new institute is leading the push to eliminate the 'faulty' justice of the death penalty.
Action is needed to reduce the alarming rise in the incidence of stroke in low to middle-income countries.
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