Girls Get a Kick Out of Sports
Along with other new-found freedoms, young women are getting a chance to participate in sports such as football.
Abused Women Driven to Suicide
Self-immolation is seen as the only way out for some who suffer physical violence and sexual abuse at the hands of their families.
Constitution Delayed
Officials insist next year's elections are on track despite Loya Jirga postponement.
Blasphemy Editor Unrepentant
Journalist has “no regrets” over writing allegedly un-Islamic article that could cost him his life.
Thirsty Town Taps Into Iran
Drought-stricken border region looks around for vital water supplies.
Child Kidnapping Rife
Hundreds of children are abducted every year but so far the government has been unable to stop the problem.
Peace Summit May Bar Ba'athists and Radicals
Conference delegates won’t sit down to talk to groups they deem to be terrorists.
Police, Civil Servants Punished for Not Voting
Policemen jailed and a minister fired for boycotting the constitution poll.
Female Politicians Face Glass Ceiling
Women in politics continue to confront gender barriers that prevent them from holding positions of real power.
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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.