Human trafficking is a serious problem in Vietnam, mainly affecting women, children, and ethnic minorities. Many victims come from poor or vulnerable families and are trafficked to nearby countries like China, Thailand, and South Korea for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or marriage. The Vietnamese government has tried to fight trafficking, but corruption and weak laws [...]
The UN reproductive and sexual health agency UNFPA official Fabrizia Falcione shared a painful picture of life for women and girls in Sudan during the ongoing conflict. Many women said they feel unsafe everywhere, both inside and outside displacement camps, especially at night, when even basic tasks like going to the toilet become dangerous. Years [...]
The recent Criminal Procedure Regulation approved by the Taliban leader has raised serious concerns about human rights in Afghanistan. A new legal analysis warns that the rules may increase discrimination, especially against women and girls. The regulation says domestic violence is only a crime if a woman has broken bones or visible injuries, which may [...]
On 30 December 2025, Thailand amended its laws to protect people from sexual harassment, including online sexual harassment. In this regard, a new amendment to the Penal Code has been introduced, which considers sexual harassment to be unwanted words, gestures, stalking, and messages. This law protects all genders, but the focus is on women and [...]
Gender inequality is still a big issue in Laos. Many women and girls face challenges in education, work, and leadership. Fewer girls complete their education, and women often earn less money than men and are more likely to work in low-paid or informal jobs. While women make up nearly one-third of parliament, only about 22% [...]
Gender inequality is still a big issue in Laos. Many women and girls face challenges in education, work, and leadership. Fewer girls complete their education, and women often earn less money than men and are more likely to work in low-paid or informal jobs. While women make up nearly one-third of parliament, only about 22% [...]
In 2024, Laos recorded 46 human trafficking cases, leading to the arrest of 95 suspects, including 43 foreign nationals, and the victimization of 85 people, 40 of them girls under 18. These figures were shared during a meeting of the National Anti-trafficking Committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Public Security Minister General Vilay Lakhamfong. [...]
A UN official warned that the ongoing crisis in Yemen has severely impacted women and girls, with 9.6 million in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Yemen has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Middle East, and many women and girls face hunger, abuse, and exploitation. Over 1.5 million girls are out of school, and [...]
A UN official warned that the ongoing crisis in Yemen has severely impacted women and girls, with 9.6 million in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Yemen has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Middle East, and many women and girls face hunger, abuse, and exploitation. Over 1.5 million girls are out of school, and [...]
