Syrian Schoolgirl Dropouts Rise
Officials fail to impose mandatory education as parent put girls to work or marry them off. By an IWPR-trained reporter
Shocking News on a Happy Day
How a report of shootings cast a shadow over Kurdish New Year celebrations.
A Desperate Search for Treatment
IWPR journalist describes how a medical emergency in the family revealed the chronic problems facing her country. By Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
Baghdad Poor Pounce on Election Flotsam
Impoverished Iraqis recycle and sell remains of election paraphernalia. By Daud Salman in Baghdad
Sadr Followers Bask in Poll Success
Controversial cleric’s bid for ayatollah status could also help cement comeback after election boost. By Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
Capital Tackles Housing Woes
Better regulation and more money for new developments hoped to ease problems facing the sector. By Faleh Hasan in Baghdad
Child Labour in Syria
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, October 2009.
Influence of Islam Grows in Syria
Government, having cracked down on Islamists in the past, is worried about fanaticism. By an IWPR-trained reporter
Professional Musicians Struggle to Find Work in Syria
Classical music graduates are finding it hard to get work in Syria and many have to accept low pay.
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