VnExpress International
The most read Vietnamese newspaper
Vietnamese Edition
Contact us | Follow us on            instagram
Tag

women's rights

Sort by: Newest   | Oldest
Women's double burden: competitive worker and devoted housewife

Women's double burden: competitive worker and devoted housewife

It's sad that many people still think that women who stay at home are inferior, or those that focus on their careers are selfish.
China to revise women's protection law for first time in decades

China to revise women's protection law for first time in decades

Legislation aimed at giving women in China more protection against gender discrimination and sexual harassment at work was submitted to China's parliament on Thursday after a third revision and extensive public input.
October 27, 2022 | 04:01 am PT
It's best if we just let women dress how they like

It's best if we just let women dress how they like

As I sat on top of a sand dune staring into the distance suddenly came an Afghan couple over an opposite dune with their herd of goats stepping deep into the fine sand.
August 26, 2022 | 04:26 pm PT
Should women and housework always go together?

Should women and housework always go together?

The idea of women ditching housework does not please everyone. Some call it "toxic feminism", others think men should help, and a few believe working women deserve to enjoy life.
May 29, 2022 | 08:09 pm PT
Thousands in US march under 'Ban Off Our Bodies' banner for abortion rights

Thousands in US march under 'Ban Off Our Bodies' banner for abortion rights

Thousands of abortion rights supporters rallied across the United States on Saturday, angered by the prospect that the Supreme Court may soon overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide a half century ago.
May 14, 2022 | 05:40 pm PT
Hiring decisions should be about competency, not gender

Hiring decisions should be about competency, not gender

Women are perfectly capable of holding their own at the workplace. So why is there a need for hiring arbitrary percentages of women workers?
March 12, 2022 | 06:00 pm PT
Indonesian woman flogged 100 times for adultery, partner gets 15

Indonesian woman flogged 100 times for adultery, partner gets 15

An Indonesian woman was flogged 100 times Thursday in conservative Aceh province for adultery while her male partner, who denied the accusations, received just 15 lashes.
January 13, 2022 | 06:11 am PT
Vietnam caught pants down in gender gap ranking

Vietnam caught pants down in gender gap ranking

Struggling to eliminate gender inequality, Vietnam falls 10 places to 87th in 2019 global ranking.
December 21, 2019 | 12:20 am PT
Without protection, workers sacrifice rights to be in bosses' good books

Without protection, workers sacrifice rights to be in bosses' good books

Xuan is a worker at a Taiwanese shoe factory. After 15 years of working there she understands the rights the Labor Code gives her.
November 25, 2019 | 05:58 pm PT
Ministry directs Hanoi to punish husband for domestic violence

Ministry directs Hanoi to punish husband for domestic violence

The social affairs ministry has asked Hanoi to protect the victim and punish the abuser in a domestic violence video that went viral this week.
August 30, 2019 | 12:00 am PT
Home 'most dangerous place' for women, UN study shows

Home 'most dangerous place' for women, UN study shows

Over half the women who were murdered last year were killed by their partners or family members, a new U.N. study said Sunday.
November 26, 2018 | 05:17 pm PT
Thousands to march in Chicago against Trump's 'anti-woman' agenda

Thousands to march in Chicago against Trump's 'anti-woman' agenda

Energized by a bitter fight over a U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee, thousands of women were expected to march Saturday in Chicago.
October 11, 2018 | 07:02 pm PT
Gender equality: The competitive edge of business

Gender equality: The competitive edge of business

There is compelling evidence that women in leadership in companies drives profits and gives businesses a competitive edge.
September 6, 2018 | 07:37 pm PT
Calls to end South Korea abortion ban reach top court

Calls to end South Korea abortion ban reach top court

More than 230,000 people signed petition to legalise abortion last year.
May 21, 2018 | 08:49 pm PT
View more stories
 
go to top