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A Matter of Rights

Gender

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11. Gender and poverty - the unfair burden -- While poverty affects both men and women, there is growing evidence that women usually bear the brunt of falling incomes. Routinely women are allocated fewer resources within the family as compared to men and boys. Girl children have higher school dropout rates than male children, while women in general have poorer health care and even eat less food. This report looks at the impact of the economic crisis in Indonesia on the lives of the country’s women. (Indonesia)

12. Globalization and gender -- For some, the word globalization conjures up an image of a world getting smaller, more integrated, and more prosperous. For many others, the phenomenon only means working for low wages, and in poor conditions, for foreign companies. This report looks at some of the adverse effects on one group that resents the downside of globalization – Asian working women. (Philippines)

13. The Women's Bank -- The “Women’s Bank” is an informal, self-help banking system organized by the women of poor communities in Sri Lanka to meet their banking needs. Members of a group each contribute a small fee that is collected weekly and then lent to one woman at the end of the month. The “Women’s Bank” has filled a gap left by State and private banks, as low-income women do not often qualify for traditional bank loans. (Sri Lanka)

14. Women entrepreneurs -- As the economies of Indochina undergo a rapid transformation and become more market-oriented, more and more women entrepreneurs are making their mark in these countries. But the going is not always easy for them, as they compete in sectors traditionally dominated by men. This feature takes a close look at some remarkable women who have persisted and become successful businesswomen against all odds. (Indochina)

15. Domestic violence against women -- Domestic violence against women is an invisible but widely prevalent problem in the Asian and Pacific region. While many NGO and government authorities in the region are working to eliminate this abuse, what is urgently needed are drastic efforts by the State and the public at large to tackle the root causes of domestic violence. (South Asia)