INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Millions of women in Asia are on the rise–taking advantage of expanding economic and educational opportunities, political participation, increasing rights and influence within their societies. Others remain trapped in cycles of illiteracy, poverty, or ill health. To mark International Women's Day, Carol Yost blogs on the newly-re-introduced International Violence against Women Act, now in review on Capital Hill. Mohammad Bashir blogs from Afghanistan about Humaira Aman, who was pursuing a medical degree until the Taliban closed her university; she is finally resuming her studies, thanks to the women-led Afghan Institute of Learning. Dorie Meerkerk blogs from Cambodia about a woman in rural Pursat province who says protecting Cambodia's natural resources is essential to fight poverty. See our slideshow, and watch a new film on empowering women.
