On International Women's Day, a narrated story about Mongolia's most renowned queen, Mandukhai Khutun, who lived from 1448-1510, and who united the warring Mongolian tribes 200 years after Genghis Khan. Then, a sobering look at the state of women's rights around the world today, and an invitation to keep pushing for the change we all need. NotesInterested in producing for Beyond Asian? We are looking to expand our production team!Details here:https://www.notion.so/senzhan/Beyond-Asian-Podcast-Seeks-Producer-9b7e3f628c5e4c9eabc4c9986da8e7b7*News sourcesIt’s International Women’s Day. How did women’s rights fare this year?https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/08/international-womens-day-iran-afghanistan-abortion/UN secretary-general says women’s right are under threathttps://apnews.com/article/un-gender-equality-womens-rights-c66860dda2e845b3ce27b536611d7814Women March To Defend Rights Across Globe Mark Women's Dayhttps://www.ndtv.com/world-news/women-march-to-defend-rights-across-globe-mark-womens-day-3844366*CreditsTough Mothers, Amazing Stories of History's Mightiest Matriarchs, by Jason Porath: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35887203-tough-mothersEpisode Art produced by Mid-journey