Syria

A woman buying vegetables. (Photo: IWPR)

Sleeping with Fear, Waking with Fear

Somehow, you get used to living like this.

23 Oct 17

A woman from Idlib countryside carrying a child. (Photo: IWPR)

I Hit My Daughter

A widow is left with few choices.

23 Oct 17

A dedicated space for driving lessons. (Photo: Mustafa al-Jalal)

Kafr Nabl's New Driving School for Women

Bold initiative challenges conservative prejudices.

17 Oct 17

Reviving the Heritage of Homs

A popular folklore tradition is being celebrated once again.

10 Oct 17

Teaching sewing in the Darna workshop located in the al-Mashahd neighbourhood in Aleppo. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

Stealing My Daughter's Earrings

There was no other way to give us a chance for a new life.

9 Oct 17

No to Losing a Generation. (Photo: Nisreen al-Ahmed)

No to Losing a Generation

The scheme that's helping students return to education.

6 Oct 17

When the Army Stole my Father's Car

Regime soldiers took away our only means of support.

6 Oct 17

A woman from Idlib countryside shopping in the market. (Photo: IWPR)

Should I Marry my Husband's Brother?

A war widow is faced with an agonising decision.

11 Sep 17

The Perils of Cousin Marriage

Families who follow this traditional practice risk passing on serious genetic conditions.

1 Sep 17

Al-Dala square in Maarrat al-Nu'man city where killings and abductions are frequent. (Photo: Dareen Hassan)

Idlib Residents Complain of Crime Surge

Rumours spread that the regime is intentionally sowing chaos to destabilise opposition-held areas.