Georgia Urged to Take Action on Human Trafficking
New report says law-enforcement efforts remain limited and trafficking victims need more protection.
Volunteers Bolster Ukraine's Fighting Force
Unenthusiastic response to military call-up leaves paramilitaries playing important role.
Quiet Chaos in East Ukraine City
Torez was largely untouched by conflict, but now it has become a paramilitary hub.
Hague Tribunal's Legacy Questioned
IWPR debates assess tribunal’s success in changing minds as well as delivering formal justice.
Emigration Empties Armenian Towns
Labour force continues to flow to Russia, and new rules will make it easier for them to put down roots there.
Hard Times Ahead for Kazakstan Civil Society
Despite progress on talks to amend upcoming NGO bill, other legislation imposes worrying restrictions.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
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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.