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World in Progress: New beginnings?

April 20, 2022

In South Korea, anti-feminism is on the rise as many young men feel they are losing out in society. And highly skilled Iranians leave in droves to get away from bleak economic and political prospects - to build a better future for themselves and their daughters.

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In South Korea, elections saw Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party ride a wave of misogyny and win by a narrow margin. Many young men don't see feminism as a fight for gender equality, but as a form of reverse discrimination. They believe it's robbing them of work and their standing in society.

Report: Kathrin Erdmann/Elliot Douglas 

 

It's estimated that more than three million Iranians have emigrated since the revolution in 1979. Recently, more and more highly skilled workers, doctors, and engineers have been leaving the country. It's been dubbed the world's worst brain drain – the exodus of highly educated and skilled citizens. What's next for Iran? Even those who had been protesting for change have become disillusioned. Many just want out – to enjoy freedoms elsewhere.

Report: Jagoda Rahmani/Eveline McClafferty 

 

Sarah Steffen Author and editor with a keen interest on underreported crises.