Restoring Hope in Syria
The Barada organisation is helping improve the lives of displaced and poverty-stricken families.
23 Aug 16
Civil society
Safeguarding the Rights of Syrian Citizens
Offices set up in opposition-held areas process civil, legal and family issues.
23 Aug 16
Delivering Hot Meals to Syria’s Homeless
A mobile kitchen helps people who have been displaced.
16 Aug 16
Syria: Empowering Vulnerable Communities
Filling the vacuum created by the collapse of government institutions.
16 Aug 16
Women in Southeast Afghan Province Shut Out of Public Life
Local campaigners say that they are not invited to political or cultural gatherings.
18 Jan 16
Factions Argue Over Future of Syrian City
In newly-liberated Idlib, rebels cannot agree on who should run services.
2 Jun 15
Syria: Bitter Coffee, Strong Opinions
Politics, disputes and feuds mulled over as traditional coffeehouses continue to play central community role.
20 Mar 15
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia Backwards on NGO Rights
Moves to curb groups seen as too "political" reflect growing influence of Moscow.
22 Oct 14
No Legal Status for Ancient Kyrgyz Creed
State refuses to recognise followers of Tengrism as a religious group.
24 Sep 14
Hard Times Ahead for Kazakstan Civil Society
Despite progress on talks to amend upcoming NGO bill, other legislation imposes worrying restrictions.
23 Jun 14
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