South Asia

Maternal Mortality Highest in India – New Ambulance Service Helps

The UNICEF puts UP at the top of the table in terms of maternal mortality, with a woman having 1 in 42 lifetime risks of maternal death. Yet, in a corner of this most populous Indian state, women are working to address their problems.

Big Apple Showcases The History of Fashion And Feminism

'For the American woman, physical and fashionable appearance became a primary vehicle through which she expressed social, political, economic, and even sexual emancipation and emerged as a spirited symbol of progress, modernity, and ultimately, Ame

Dubai’s Amazing Doulas are Friends For Hire for Pregnant Women

Doulas are trained to assist mothers before, during and after delivery. Their emotional support, confidence building skills and knowledge of natural birth contributes towards a positive birth experience.

Childless Couples Outsource Pregnancy To Indian Women

Indian surrogate mothers are in big demand. Dutta, for example, will receive minimum Rs 3,50,000 (US$1=Rs 46.9) for becoming a surrogate mother. But it's not the money that this mother of a nine-year-old needs. Surrogacy satisfies her emotional nee

Intl’ workshop urges Asian women to unite against globalization & fundamentalism

A report on an international workshop about globalization and rise in fundamentalism that is affecting Asian women organized in Bangladesh

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