Women's March in Jakarta

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International Women's Day 2019

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Child Marriage: Empowerment, Education and Opportunity Crucial for Young Brides

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Where Are the Serious Young Adult Novels in Indonesia?

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Central Java Students Protest to Demand Sacking of Teacher Accused of Sexual Harassment

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High-Profile Prostitution Scandal Shows Women Still Experience the Brunt of Scrutiny

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How to Stop Ingrained Victim-Blaming in Sexual Violence Cases

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#HearMeToo Hopes to Inspire More Victims of Gender-Based Violence to Speak Up

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Jailing of Baiq Nuril Will Silence Victims of Sexual Violence, Rights Group Warns

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Wealth Gap Unchecked in Nigeria, Singapore and India: Oxfam

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