How Women Market Traders are Revitalising Village Life in Izmir
Female entrepreneurship has boosted the local economy and is passing cultural heritage to future generations.
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
The New Wave of Female Stand-ups
Despite the sexist attitudes faced by women who take up comedy, a growing number are fighting back.
Price Rises Make Contraceptives Unaffordable for Many
The country’s economic crisis and conservative attitudes are combining to restrict access to birth control.
Erdogan’s New Islamist Allies Raise Fears Over Domestic Violence Protections
The move follows Turkey's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention.
Meet the Former Teacher Growing Hi-Tech Strawberries
“They’re like my children, I give them love and affection every day.”
Central Asia Fears Israel-Gaza War Could Fuel Radicalisation
There are concerns that Russian disinformation and extremist groups may instrumentalise the conflict.
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An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
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Ukraine: War Teens
The lives of hundreds of thousands of young people have been shaped by Russia’s confrontation with Ukraine.
Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?
As Moscow’s grip falters the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.
“Justice is Costly, but Also Priceless.”
Head of Nobel peace prize winning NGO tells IWPR that Ukraine must win a “fundamental battle of values”.
Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change
Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.