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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Even the UN is struggling to meet its gender parity goals

The UN’s leadership still lacks gender balance, with only a fraction of member states appointing female diplomats despite global targets for representation.

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Women leading the green charge

Inspiring women are driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities, showcasing their potential to shape a more equitable and sustainable future.

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Why menopause is sometimes seen as ‘liberation’

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

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Progress isn’t moving fast enough for women in the Pacific

Closing the gender gap in the Pacific Islands is an ambitious task, but there are concrete, practical steps that can be taken to accelerate progress.

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The big gender issues facing the Pacific

The plight of women in the Pacific is well documented. A recent conference in the Pacific has made important strides forward.

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Early kickoffs and prolonged drinking fuel domestic violence

Alcohol, not emotions, is the main driver of post-match domestic abuse. Changing game times and reducing drinking prevent abuse.

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Women skateboarders flip Olympic stereotypes

Australia’s stable of teenage skateboarding stars are set to light up Paris, but their impact on the sport goes beyond medals.

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Empowering women farmers in the face of climate change

Community-based initiatives like cooperative farming ventures and water conservation projects can play a vital role in building resilience among women farmers.

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Women, elderly, disabled bear the brunt of climate change

A more nuanced approach to policy and applying them could go a long way to helping Indonesia’s most vulnerable cope with the effects of climate change.

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Malaysian women in a digital fight for rights

From individual voices to collective movements, Malaysian women are using online tools to challenge discrimination and fight for equality.

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This year’s Pacific Island elections have one thing in common

In a busy year of Pacific Island elections, a worrying gender disparity is evident. This has implications for the quality of democracy in the region.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Even the UN is struggling to meet its gender parity goals

Women leading the green charge

Why menopause is sometimes seen as ‘liberation’

Progress isn’t moving fast enough for women in the Pacific

The big gender issues facing the Pacific

Early kickoffs and prolonged drinking fuel domestic violence

Women skateboarders flip Olympic stereotypes

Empowering women farmers in the face of climate change

Women, elderly, disabled bear the brunt of climate change

This year’s Pacific Island elections have one thing in common

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