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Tribute to Arif Ali Flaih
Violence claims IWPR reporter who helped establish a ground-breaking radio show on women’s issues.
Sarajevo Hosts Genocide Conference
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Afghanistan: June ‘07
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Kurdish Leaders Debate Polygamy Ban
Proposed law reignites long-standing debate among Kurds about whether polygamy hurts or helps women.
Iraqi Sex Slaves Recount Ordeals
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Bleak Future for Nineweh Minorities
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Requiem for a Brave Woman
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.