A disabilities activist in Indonesia has created a quiet revolution in his nation's mosques, by persuading Indonesia's Islamic authorities to reconsider the rules of "purity" that once barred wheelchairs from houses of worship. ...read more
The fourth nationwide Women MPs Forum in Nay Pyi Taw
Women legislators have been making their mark in Myanmar, which now has a small corps of veteran female MPs. At a recent forum, 58 female parliamentarians gathered to discuss strategies for female candidates in next year's elections and give them some advice about running for office as a woman in Myanmar. ...read more
Southeast Asia is tied to the fate of three great rivers Photo: TheLightPainter/Shutterstock
All of mainland Southeast Asia is tied to the fate of three great rivers, which can only be effectively managed within a cooperative regional framework. In fact, there 13 frameworks, with a tangle of mechanisms, jurisdictions, and priorities. A regional forum and a new report chart this labyrinth and point to the way forward. ...read more
Thursday, November 7, 2019 San Francisco, 5:30-7:30 pm
Asian textile markets are key in the global economy. Can we ensure strong workers and sustainability? The Asia Foundation and Levi Strauss host industry leaders at Gensler to explore the future of fashion. ...register here
Former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Ted Eliot, Jr., who left us this fall at the grand age of 91, demonstrated throughout his life that America's first line of defense is the wise and seasoned diplomats practicing the art of diplomacy. ...read more
In Asia is an in-depth, in-country resource for readers who want to stay abreast of significant events and issues shaping Asia's development, hosted by The Asia Foundation.
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