Gender issues

Japan feminist theatre troupe fights misogyny in ‘cute’ fashion

Members of the radical feminist theatre troupe TremendousCircus rehearsing ahead of their performance in Tokyo.

Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says

A report said that more than 6,600 women are among the political prisoners detained since the February 2021 military coup.

Kyoto mayor who became Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave gives birth to baby girl

Shoko Kawata (right) is said to be Japan’s first sitting mayor to take maternity leave.

Menopause in the workplace: New playbook helps companies create a supportive office culture

The office is the last place women go to for information on perimenopause symptoms.

Women athletes condemn ‘sexualised’ Sydney Sweeney commercial

Several female athletes said Sydney Sweeney’s commercial was a misleading representation of how women in sport look.

S. Korea’s gender minister nominee pulls out in fresh blow to Lee

South Korea’s gender minister nominee Yong Hye-in (centre left) leaving the National Assembly after announcing her withdrawal on Sept 13.

Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit

The landmark’s staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised.

Chinese Taipei boxer Lin Yu-ting considered ‘graceful exit’ after Paris Games gold

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu-ting celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

South Korea women’s football body probes ‘period’ insult

The Korea Football Association’s refereeing department said the word “period” had not been used.

‘She must be on her period’: Referee in S. Korea under fire over alleged remark about player

Suwon FC Women’s Ji So-yun being shown a yellow card during the match against Seoul City Hall at the Suwon Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province on Aug 28.

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