Empowering Today’s Women
A dysfunctional teenager turns savvy entrepreneur with a heart for women in need.
JOHNCY CONCEPCION
Wherever I Leave My Hat
The Mosuo people of China don’t believe in marriage – they literally walk in and out of each other’s lives
DAPHNE CHUI
Can You Empower Women with Cash?
Cash transfer programmes target women in belief that communities will benefit and men are irresponsible with money.
IRIN
Less Alimony for Attractive Divorcees?
The Singapore Courts have ruled that a woman’s ability to attract another mate can decide her alimony. 
SIMONE ERASMUS-LAM
Wives: Be Better Than Prostitutes
Or to be more accurate, be better than an “elite” prostitute, says Malaysia’s newly formed Obedient Wives Club.
SIMONE ERASMUS-LAM
Four vignettes on the godly and not-so-godly
First, the dog that was almost stoned to death, by holy decree.
DAN-CHYI CHUA
Japanese “Comfort Women” Served US Soldiers
In images: Japan recruited its own comfort women for U.S. military use after World War II.
谢谢YaHoO
“I Tore off My Clothes. I Was Running Naked.”
Thazin was sold into marriage in China but managed to escape. She’s not alone – 70% of Myanmar’s trafficking cases last year involved stories like hers.
IRIN
Women Power Sri Lankan Water Projects
Women could prove key to the success of Sri Lanka's rural water and sanitation projects, experts say.
IRIN
Defining "Mother"
Between February and March 2011, with the support of The Patatas, I conducted a photography workshop with some 34 students in Nepal, most of which were from underprivileged backgrounds. During the month-long course, students kept a journal of the lessons they learnt and the reflections they experienced. This is an excerpt from the journal of one of my students, Meena Nepali.
DEBBY NG
Virginity Crimes
Afghan women suffer penalties whenever allegations of pre-marital sex and loss of virginity emerge, including death.
IRIN
Daughters for Sale
Family pressures in Lao exacerbate trafficking.
IRIN
When the Drug-Takers Are Married Women
They are lonely, depressed and secretly use drugs. Now more and more married women in Pakistan are finding it hard to kick the habit.
IRIN
I Am Not a Feminist
Men are more ambitious while women tend to focus more on love and relationships. Do you agree?
SUV PRADHAN
When Faced with a Rapist, Use a Condom
A Chinese sexuality professor’s remarks spark outrage, musings in the Chinese Internet sphere.
The asia! team