School Dropout Woes
School drop-out rates and levels of illiteracy are increasing.
Media Influence Grows
New media outlets have sprung up in recent years, and women have won a significant role for themselves.
Cockfighting More Popular Than Ever
Bird flu scare did little to hinder a traditional spectator sport in the Kurdish north.
Back to Work
Iraqi women have always worked in both urban and rural areas, but the number of women in employment has seen a remarkable increase since the fall of Saddam.
Turkmen Students Flee Abroad
Endless propaganda and bribes to pass exams are just two of the disincentives to going to university in Turkmenistan.
Women Fear Killer's Release
Kurdish women’s rights activists say blood money payment in a high-profile case sets a dangerous precedent for crimes against women.
Housing Crunch Hits Young Couples in Sulaimaniyah
High prices and lack of new homes make it difficult for newlyweds to find a place of their own.
Kurds Protest Energy Shortages
Kurdish officials blame central government for long fuel lines and power cuts, but the public holds local authorities responsible.
Expat Turks Praise Working Conditions in Turkmenistan
Of all the various foreign companies that operate in Turkmenistan, it is only Turkish firms that enjoy preferential terms for accommodation, business and taxation, as President Saparmurat Niazov has accorded them the maximum benefits in return for their p
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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.