Middle East

Herat Women Thirst for Education

Women in this western city are flocking to literacy classes, which are transforming their lives.

17 Jul 07

Violence claims IWPR reporter who helped establish a ground-breaking radio show on women’s issues.

15 Jul 07

By Merdijana Sadovic in Sarajevo (TU No 510, 13-July-07)

14 Jul 07

Reuters impressed with IWPR trainees in Helmand, while local PRT press spokesman says journalists are asking him tougher questions.

13 Jul 07

IWPR establishes fund to support journalists in danger in a month which saw the Iraq team lose two reporters.

13 Jul 07

Proposed law reignites long-standing debate among Kurds about whether polygamy hurts or helps women.

12 Jul 07

Women looking for work are being tricked into sexual slavery, with some trafficked abroad.

12 Jul 07

A number of communities say they face constant threats and political marginalisation.

12 Jul 07

Sahar al-Haideri, killed by insurgents on June 7, used the pen to counter violence and intolerance in Mosul, her home town.

26 Jun 07

Karabakh conflict doesn’t stop Armenians and Azeris buying each others’ goods.

15 Jun 07

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