Southeast Asia

Indigenous Woman Activist: “We Need to Unite to Fight for Our Rights”

The majority of indigenous women of Indonesia face multiple challenges in their daily lives: being a woman, being an indigenous woman, and being a rural poor indigenous woman. For Pipi Supeni, an indigenous woman from the Dayak Benuaq tribe of East Kalimantan, being constantly in the margins is not a hopeless situation. Representing her organizations, she leads her community in raising indigenous women’s awareness of their rights. Read more…
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Standing Up as a Feminist Activist in Cambodia is not Easy!

In conversations with women of Cambodia, Yit Sophorn explores the reasons why they became feminist activists, leading to her own self-awareness: "Standing up as a feminist activist in Cambodia is not easy. But with inspiring women who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe is right – it can be done. Together we rise in solidarity!"
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Southeast Asia: Women Activists Resilient Despite Setbacks

In 2015, women activists in Southeast Asia were on the frontlines of crises and change. Despite experiencing some setbacks, women activists united and took collective action on critical issues affecting them such as repressive laws and backlash. The following stories…

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Breaking the Silence on Rape in Cambodia

In commemoration of the global campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and JASS’ 5th annual regional campaign One Day, One Voice, young Cambodian men and women explored the complexities of violence against women in a community forum in Prey Veng province on the 10th of December 2015. Read more…
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Defending Indigenous Traditions

In East Kalimantan and elsewhere in Indonesia, performing customary rituals of indigenous peoples are commonplace. But now, such activities could land them in prison. Indigenous women, however, are fighting back.
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Women Fighting Floods and Fires in Southeast Asia

From landslides and floods to earthquakes and forest fires—environmental crises are plaguing the people of Southeast Asia. Women in Indonesia and Myanmar are leading emergency responses and organizing their communities to respond and prevent future problems.
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