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In patriarchal societies, women often express relief upon reaching menopause, allowing them greater freedom and a more carefree life.

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Why can’t Indonesia let go of child marriage?

Indonesia’s child marriage rate remains high, driven by poverty and tradition. Preventing it means dealing with its deep cultural and socio-economic roots.

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Why some problem gamblers can’t cut their losses

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Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban

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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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Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters

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How India’s sweets industry has adapted to diabetes

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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

Why menopause is sometimes seen as ‘liberation’

Why can’t Indonesia let go of child marriage?

Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban

How India’s sweets industry has adapted to diabetes

Religion and politics in a fragmented world

Saudis stick to long game in Southeast Asian politics

Why it still pays to chase the US religious vote

Can we afford to lose any more languages?

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