Can EU Mediation Solve Georgia’s Political Crisis?
Latest intervention wins promises of talks, but no sign of possible compromise.
Armenia’s Political Crisis Heats Up
Leader condemns army interference after military chiefs demand his resignation.
Challenge for Change
As we celebrate achievement, we remember that there is much more to do.
Fighting for Change in Belarus
Female students, some now living in exile, have been at the forefront of the protest movement.
Georgia: Female Farmers Dig Deep
A small but growing number of women are breaking into the male-dominated field of agriculture.
Armenia: From Students to Frontline Medics
“The desire to help others was stronger than caring about my own life.”
Misogyny Plagues Moldova’s Politics
International organisations have urged Chisinau to act against discriminatory discourse.
Kazakstan: The Invisible Burden of Lockdown
From household tasks to labour rights, the pandemic has aggravated endemic gender inequality.
Kyrgyzstan Falls Short on Equality
The pace of change has proved deeply disappointing to those campaigning for women’s rights.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
The construction of the Qosh Tepa canal in Afghanistan is causing water shortages in southern Uzbekistan, while in Kyrgyzstan the government is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant. In Kazakstan, conservation activists are working to save the Central Asian tortoise from extinction.
Elsewhere, CABAR delves into the efforts by Central Asian authorities to detect, reduce and prevent statelessness across the region.
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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.