International Women's Day 2017
Kyrgyzstan: Challenging Submissive Stereotypes
Women may wear hijab, but they refuse to be pigeonholed.
IWPR works to champion issues of women’s rights around the globe while supporting female reporters in sometimes challenging environments. Our journalists, editors and partners not only highlight inequalities and abuses but also celebrate the achievements of women driving change in their own societies.
Syria's Rebellious Women
Three stories give a rare insight into a side of Syria often absent from the news.
Known as “the troublemaker” by her friends, Ahed was at the vanguard of the demonstrations in Aleppo against both Assad’s government and the Islamic State. Despite the beatings and humiliation meted out by both forces, she continued to devote herself to relief work and activism.
Kazakstan: The Pain of Polygamy
Men see taking extra and unofficial ‘wives’ as a sign of social prestige.
Kyrgyzstan: Female Convicts Face Harsh Future
Experts say that jailing women has far-reaching societal repercussions.
SYRIA STORIES - WOMEN'S BLOG
Women are among the hardest-hit by the war in Syria, yet many play vital roles in the struggle for human rights, gender equality, reconciliation and social justice. The Syria Stories Women’s Blog provides a space for female writers to share their experiences of conflict and daily life both in Syria or as refugees abroad.
A Birth That Felt Like Death
Displaced and impoverished by war, a mother-to-be desperately seeks help.
I Don't Even Have the Right to Grieve
Where is the space for a woman to mourn the loss of her friend?
Faten's Story
Amid the turmoil of civil war, a young woman finds herself repeating her mother's tragedy.
Afghanistan
New Afghan Law Targets Sexual Harassment
Opinion divided over legislation that will outlaw such abuse for the first time.
Project Highlights
Women Building Peace in the South Caucasus
Platform helps activists and writers from conflict regions come together.
IWPR Boosts Online Security for Women Activists
Training aims to build and strengthen digital skills and institutional resilience.
From the archives
Sierra Leone: Seeking Justice For Rape Survivors
Investigation reveals that many women and girls never inform the authorities.
Afghanistan: The Taboo of Sexual Rejection
When men take multiple wives, the emotional cost can be enormous.
Georgia: FGM Criminalised Following IWPR Investigation
State takes immediate action to outlaw practice and raise public awareness.
Islam's Psychological Comfort for Kyrgyz Women
Once the preserve of rural communities, imams are now providing counselling in urban areas.
Tajikistan: New Concerns Over Female Suicides
Disturbing trend sees mothers driven to desperate measures.
Activists Dispute Azeri Domestic Violence Figures
Experts warn that the situation has been getting worse, not better.