About this episode

The episode discusses recent developments in women's and workers' rights across Asia, including Indonesia's new domestic workers protection bill and issues faced by Pakistani activists.

Indonesia passes a historic domestic workers protection bill, while Myanmar’s leadership considers potential leniency for jailed Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. But, amidst a broadly positive week for global women’s and workers’ rights, Pakistani activists are questioning courts for blatantly disregarding a minority woman’s appeal for justice. Tune in for the latest developments from across Asia.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fr. Michael Kelly, John Laurenson, Father William Grimm, Binu Alex, Grithanai Napasrapiwong

Topics covered

• domestic workers rights
• women's rights
• justice
• activism
• politics
• Asia

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Places: Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan

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