Gender and social justice
We apply an intersectional approach, to understand how globalization and economic change affect the way different forms of discrimination combine, overlap, and intersect, in the experiences of different people, especially those of marginalized people or groups.
We support activism and advocacy for equality and justice. We think women’s political participation, a more critical focus on decent work for all, and more emphasis on gender-just economic models are key to strengthening women in Asia.
We sensitise and support governments at national and regional level. We strive to reconnect issues and actors and build strategic alliances to promote policies and programmes that achieve equal opportunities for all.
News
Women and girls across Asia are facing complex, urgent risks from the pandemic, expert warns
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted billions of lives around the world. But the crisis is hitting already-vulnerable women and girls in several new…
How COVID-19 fuels the digital gender divide
It is high time to act and re-imagine our digital future in Asia.
Further steps are needed to ensure a gender-just energy transition
For the shift from fossil fuels towards renewable energies to be genuinely sustainable on both the environmental and social levels, it needs to be…
Revisit our web discussions on gender and energy
Watch the presentation of our four keynote speakers from our series on gender and energy.
India’s domestic workers need better legislation to protect their rights through the pandemic
Many households in bustling Indian cities rely on domestic workers. These workers perform arduous tasks, yet they suffer from low wages, unregulated…
The future is now! Young Afghans join forces for inclusion and equality
Women leadership in Afghanistan is neither an anomaly nor unheard of – but especially with the peace process gaining traction, it certainly takes…
Dignity and recognition for care workers in Asia
Human survival requires care work, yet paid and unpaid care work still lack recognition. An FES working group on the future of the care economy has…
Out now: Women and the Future of the Digital Economy in Asia
A new FES study investigates how women in Asia are affected by digitalization and automation and explores feminist perspectives on the digital economy…
New FES study: Women and the Future of Care Work in Asia
Around the world, women conduct the majority of (un)paid care work. In Asia, the care sector is particularly large. A new FES study investigates what…
Web discussion: The digital economy in Asia - Feminist perspectives
A web discussion on "The digital economy in Asia - Feminist perspectives" was hosted by FES Asia, WIDE+ and IT for Change with more than 100…
Digital justice for the next billion users
Payal Arora, author of “The Next Billion Users. Digital Life beyond the West” shares her views on digital justice and how it relates to the digital…
The future of work: A future without women?
Eight country studies shed light on the challenges and chances the 4th Industrial Revolution poses for female labourers.
Exploring women’s meaningful access and participation in the digital economy
In a future for all, women will need to have meaningful access and opportunities to join the digital economy. FES partners met in Singapore to explore…
Putting the care economy at the centre of future of work debates
FES partners address the emerging care crisis and think of innovations in Asia.
The rising need for care demands new policies for decent jobs
Policies need to address the rising need for care and to ensure decent work in the care economy of Asia.
Publications
Women and the Future of the Digital Economy in Asia
This paper investigates how women in Asia are affected by digitalization and automation and explores feminist perspectives on the digital economy.
Women and the Future of Care Work in Asia
Feminist Perspectives on the Future of Work in the Philippines
The study serves as a starting point for further analysis and discussion about women and the future of work in the Philippines.
Gender Perspectives on the Future of Work in China
The study serves as a starting point for further analysis and discussion about women and the future of work in China.
Feminist Visions of the Future of Work in Asia
This paper explores narratives and perspectives on the future of work in Asia through a feminist lense.
Gender and the Future of Work in Thailand
The study serves as a starting point for further analysis and discussion about women and the future of work in Thailand.
Feminism and the womens' movement in the Philippines
This study on the Philippine Women Movement(s) gives special attention to the struggles of women during different historical events and political…
A Hundred Years of Feminism in Indonesia
This study deals with the rise of feminism in Indonesia which started a century ago.
The Women’s Movement in Bangladesh
The study traces the history of women’s movements in Bangladesh and discusses its achievements amidst the rapidly changing economic and political…
Women Migrant Workers in the ASEAN Economic Community
An excellent reference and policy tool founded on sound review and research, this report charts actionable policy recommendations for fair and…
Political feminism and the women's movement in Thailand
In recent years, challenges caused by social and political unrest and conflicts over natural resources and the environment have had an impact on the…
Feminism in China: An Analysis of Advocates, Debates and Strategies
State feminism as enforced by the Communist Party of China (CCP) after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, has brought enormous…
Political Feminism in India: An Analysis of Actors, Debates and Strategies
The vocabulary of Feminism today is unfortunately more disengaging then engaging.
Projected Gender Impact of the ASEAN Economic Community
How will the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), in place since 2015, affect the socio-economic opportunities for women in the region? The study at hand…
Feminism and the Women Movement in Pakistan
The study captures the history and current debates of the feminist movement in Pakistan today.
