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16 Women Fighting for Fairness in Asia

CHO NAM-JOO

Author

Cho Nam-joo is the author of international bestseller Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, a novel that sparked fierce debate about gender inequality and sexism in South Korea. The book tells the story of a woman who experiences sexual harassment and discrimination throughout her life. The novel was praised by K-pop stars such as Sooyoung of Girls Generation, Irene of Red Velvet and RM of BTS, and was eventually made into a film. It has since been translated and sold in more than 20 countries, taking off in China, Taiwan and Japan.

FIONA NOTT

CEO of The Women’s Foundation

As the CEO of The Women’s Foundation in Hong Kong, Fiona Nott advocates for marginalised women and girls in the city. After a career as a lawyer and adviser to multiple leading corporations including PCCW,

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