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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Women make gains in changing job market

Women have mostly benefited from the polarisation of the workforce but the challenge is to keep those gains.

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Abused, abandoned, neglected: the plight of India’s older women

Restoring dignity in women’s labour can give older women the care and respect they deserve in late life.

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Why standing up for domestic workers matters

In most countries around the world, domestic workers are excluded from general labour laws. Indonesia’s Domestic Worker Protection Bill can change that.

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Women still do most of the unpaid work

See and embed our interactives: Women across Asia-Pacific continue to take on a larger share of domestic work and caring for family than men.

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The fix for STEM workplace inequity? Change the system

New evidence shows that targeted policies, coordination and evaluation are all part of creating more gender-equitable and disability-inclusive workplaces.

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Self-help groups can empower women financially

Financial inclusion ensures equal access to financial services so women can mobilise their savings, obtain credit and make financial decisions independently.

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Long road ahead for true gender equality

Economic empowerment, targeted legislation and cultural shifts are required to create gender-just societies and restore women’s dignity

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Domestic workers deserve workplace benefits

Employers provide direct financial or in-kind ‘support’ to their workers. In most households this is a form of benevolence, not an entitlement. This can change.

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Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters

Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But for that, cultural traditions in Asian societies need to change.

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Where are Indonesia’s women leaders?

With the election over, Indonesia gears up to celebrate women’s day. It’s a timely reminder of how far women in leadership have to go in the nation.

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The gender gap ramps up with motherhood and never ends

All the gender inequalities Australian women encounter over the course of their lives leaves them more susceptible to poverty and poorer mental health than men.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Women make gains in changing job market

The fix for STEM workplace inequity? Change the system

Self-help groups can empower women financially

Where are Indonesia’s women leaders?

The gender gap ramps up with motherhood and never ends

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