Iraq
Story of Gulla
Gulla is a cleaner from Sulaimaniyah. Her life, in a nutshell, reflects the hardship women face in Iraqi Kurdistan because of tribal traditions.
21 Apr 08
A Man's World
A snapshot of Sulaimaniyah’s bazaar, exploring the problems women face when they go shopping in a male-dominated society.
21 Apr 08
Far From Home
Rascha is a female journalist who had to flee from Basra. She now works for the al-Faeha Channel in Sulaimaniyah, but misses her hometown and longs to go back.
21 Apr 08
The Boss is a She
The story of Chiman, head of a cleaning company in Sulaimaniyah, showing how she manages the dual role of running her own business and being a mother.
21 Apr 08
Jobless Female Students Losing Hope
Lack of opportunities and growing conservatism prompts many to contemplate emigration.
18 Apr 08
Five Years of Disappointment
One Iraqi Kurd’s hopes that life would improve after Saddam have largely been dashed.
10 Apr 08
Iraq: Feb ‘08
IWPR reporters produce cover story for leading German current affairs title.
19 Mar 08
Healthcare Woes
A shortage of staff, equipment, and medical supplies is crippling the local health-care system.
14 Mar 08
Tough Homecoming for Iraqi Refugees
Thousands of Iraqis who fled abroad are heading back - but many don’t have homes to return to.
6 Mar 08
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