Community
Last Word: How Ellen Li pushed gender equality forward in Hong Kong
Nearly a century ago, Dr Ellen Li began blazing a trail for women’s rights in Hong Kong.
#01 Winter 2018
In our debut issue of Ariana, we explore a range of social justice issues, such as sexual assault against domestic workers in Macao, menstruation taboos across Asia, how advancements in AI technology could aggravate violence against women, the innovative ways in which blockchain is being harnessed by human rights organisations, and much more.
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Long Reads
Artificial Intimacy: How AI could aggravate gender equality and sexual violence
As AI-equipped sex dolls evolve, we explore the ensuing intimacy issues.
Long Reads
Broken Promises: Domestic workers confront abuse in Macao
Hong Kong lacks a comprehensive anti-trafficking law and migrant workers are paying the price.
Healthcare
The Pitch: Once a Mama, Always A Mama discusses marketing with Diana Wu David
Marina Watt, the co-founder of non-profit miscarriage support platform OAMA, met with mentor Diana Wu David to explore how to transform the project into a fully-fledged NGO.
Environment
Life in 2050: Take a trip into the future
Based on real-life trends and developments, futurist Anna Simpson tells a fictional story of what life might be like for women three decades from now.
Community
The Great Divide: What’s stopping Macao’s LGBT+ movement?
While Taiwan grapples with its path to LGBT equality, Macao’s LGBT movement is just getting started. But what took so long?
Community
World of Change: An anti-poaching squad, refugee assistance, and a crowdsourced harassment tracker
Impactful projects around the globe
Long Reads
Chain Reaction: Meet the entrepreneurs harnessing blockchain for human rights
Around the world, blockchain is powering new ways to combat human trafficking, improve the lives of refugees, and empower migrant workers.
Disabilities
NGO Focus: 10 minutes with the Association of Women with Disabilities
The Association of Women with Disabilities Hong Kong is in the midst of a guerrilla battle’ to make their voices heard.
Gender Equality
Changing the Cycle: Confronting menstruation taboos in Asia
Menstruation has long been a taboo topic in many Asian nations.
But a handful of advocates are working to change the conversation.
Community
When Two Worlds Collide: Eaton Workshop opens in Hong Kong
Activist, feminist and hotelier Katherine Lo is behind a new hospitality brand with community at its heart.
