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Thai Activists Monitor Trial of Anti-HIV Gel

By Megan Cossey ● Health & Science ● December 29, 2006

HIV activists in Thailand are monitoring plans for trial of an anti-HIV gel, set for 2007. If the product comes to market they say it must be affordable in Thailand, where married women are one of the fastest-growing HIV-infected populations.

Female Asian Activists Feel Singled Out for Attack

By Megan Cossey ● Politics ● December 4, 2006

Asian female rights activists in Bangkok last week shared stories of friends and colleagues murdered, raped and imprisoned. In the post-Sept. 11 phase of official counter-terrorism they see heightened danger on all sides of their work.

Tsunami Aid Maroons Thai Sex Workers

By Megan Cossey ● Crime & Law ● January 8, 2006

After the tsunami, Thailand’s sex workers say they were shunned by most relief efforts, even though they pitched in to help with the immediate recovery effort. One advocacy group proved the exception and opened its doors to them.

Thai Women’s Safety Activists Welcome U.N. Study

By Megan Cossey ● Uncategorized ● December 4, 2005

A landmark U.N. study of domestic violence–launched at the start of the current 16-day campaign–is giving hope to activists in Thailand. They say the grim statistics could help them fight a bill pending in Parliament.

Female Muslim Comics Twist Bias into Comic Jabs

By Megan Cossey ● Arts & Culture ● October 10, 2004

A small band of female Muslim comics are breaking cultural and gender stereotypes on stages across the country with a diverse set of convictions and comedic styles. The personal has never seemed so political as when these women crack a joke.

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