Fragile dreams: Stories of migrant workers from the Philippines

25.11.2021 FES Asia

Migrant workers from the Philippines leave home full of hopes and dreams; unknown to them are hidden costs of migration that can break their spirit. But help is sometimes at hand, at least for some of them.

Eine Frau läuft eine Straße entlang und schaut auf ihr Handy. — Creator: istockphoto / Balaji Srinivasan

Thursday, 28.10.2021

Interview

A feminist approach to urban planning is vital for the future of cities

Integrating feminist priorities into city planning is essential, not just for gender equity, but also for climate resilience and wider sustainability. The concept is not new on a global level, but it is becoming increasingly relevant to the urgent...

Illustration von vier Personen auf blauem Hintergrund. Links trägt eine Frau eine gefüllte Schale auf dem Kopf, während sie mit einer Hand eine Tasche hält, aus der Papier fällt. Ein Kind greift ihre Kleidung. Rechts stehen zwei Frauen, eine davon schwanger, Rücken an Rücken.

Monday, 01.11.2021

COVID-19 crisis and women in Asia

Our paper series explores gender-specific impacts, reflects on policy responses and explores women’s agency in context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia. It also identifies strategies to build a more gender just future.