Our chance to be heard
The campaign 16 Days of Activism initiated in 1991 by the Center for Women's Global Leadership, aims to highlight and combat all forms of gender-based violence, emphasising its…
Environmental diplomacy in limbo
Whether in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the climate talks were held last month, or the just concluded negotiations for a global plastic treaty in Busan, South Korea, the world has…
Keeping Gen Zs at work: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Like their elders, Gen Zs are also yearning for a fulfilling work environment with institutional values aligned with their own, where they can work hard so that they can have…
Let’s be rational about signboards
Most media reports, especially the social media - have sexed up the issue of a purported crackdown by City Hall or Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) over business premises that…
Hanoi follows Beijing in cyber rules
The Southeast Asian nation is now ramping up already tight controls over online platforms with new rules that will require companies to verify the identities of users and share…
Is social media ban the answer?
Rather than isolating young people in a bubble, solutions should aim to foster adaptive, empowered individuals capable of thriving in an increasingly digital landscape.
Rising above youthwashing at COP29
Tokenism at events like COP29 risks reducing youth engagement to mere visibility. This approach not only disrespects their talents and intelligence but also fails to harness their…
Are we backtracking on our commitment to gender equality?
If we are to pay any attention to the clamour of hate online, it would appear that a large number of men in this country actually think women have been given too much freedom over…
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists
A new reality is emerging for journalists covering environmental issues. Just as climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent, journalists reporting on them are facing…
Trump 2.0 not hopeless for climate
The progress made by President Joe Biden is significant and in some key ways will be difficult to undo. The world’s transition from fossil fuels toward clean energy has a…