Kherson’s Resistance to Russian Occupation Continues
The southern city was the first to fall, but thousands of people are confronting Moscow’s tanks and soldiers.
Ukraine: Unwilling to Close the Sky
But could a fleet of MiG-29s effectively enable the Ukrainians to establish a no-fly zone themselves?
Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power
President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.
Ukraine: On the Train West
Tightly packed, women and children endure the long journey to safety.
Tajikistan: Women Mountain Guides Scale New Peaks
An almost unheard job for a woman in the conservative Central Asian country.
Kyrgyzstan’s Feminist Theatre
Bishkek centre provides rare platform to explore social issues from new perspectives.
Kazakstan: Fighting to March
Attempts to hold an annual rally has become a highly symbolic tradition for the feminist movement.
Georgia: “My Heart is Like a Stone”
Women labour migrants endure years of domestic drudgery and loneliness to support the families left behind.
Belarus: Life as a Political Prisoner
Freezing cold cells and long stretches in solitary confinement for those who defy the Lukashenko regime.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.