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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

It’s estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

For a long time, professional sporting bodies were afraid of the ‘c word’ — concussion.

Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Delayed marriages coupled with the growing aspiration of young people choosing to remain childfree may have a substantial impact on Indonesia’s fertility rate.

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Lonely in Malaysia? Relationships and support matter

A significant proportion of Malaysians over 40 are lonely. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk of loneliness.

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Violence at home driving higher risk of self-harm

Reducing exposure to violence and positive parenting are critical to suicide prevention among Indian youth.

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India’s intimate partner violence demands an all-in response

India is behind in handling intimate partner violence. Getting on top of the problem requires reform in law, health policy and changing attitudes.

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Fear of love and loving in India

The sanctity of a marriage provides no protection to interfaith couples and those in live-in relationships are even more vulnerable

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Can Indonesia’s love law ensure domestic harmony?

There are risks with making cohabitation illegal, so striking a balance is essential.

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Challenges ahead for Indonesia’s interfaith couples

An Indonesian Supreme Court decision has made it harder for interfaith couples to have their marriages recognised.

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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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Is Malaysia’s premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?

Premarital HIV screening for Muslim couples is justified on religious grounds. But at what cost?

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Women’s rights in the balance as India weighs criminalising marital rape

India’s Supreme Court is poised to deliver a landmark judgement that may make marital rape a crime, a fiercely debated subject with roots in colonial law.

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How Malaysia can get serious about child marriage

There are still many loopholes in Malaysia’s legal system that allow underage girls to be married.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Violence at home driving higher risk of self-harm

Can Indonesia’s love law ensure domestic harmony?

Challenges ahead for Indonesia’s interfaith couples

The gender gap ramps up with motherhood and never ends

Is Malaysia’s premarital HIV testing doing the right thing?

How Malaysia can get serious about child marriage

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