For Turkish Women, What’s in a Surname?
Many campaigners argue that the mandatory surname change after marriage is evidence of institutionalised discrimination.
10 Jan 25
Law reform
Ukraine’s 2025 Challenges for Justice
“We need to have a strategic goal so that prosecutions are real and not just in absentia.”
6 Jan 25
LGBTI Ghanaians Left With Nowhere To Turn
“The police service is the most homophobic institution; reporting only puts you at risk."
6 Dec 24
Moldova: How Social Networks Amplify Anti-EU Narratives
An organised campaign of pro-Russian propaganda interests could have a major outcome on landmark referendum.
15 Oct 24
Moldova’s High Stakes Elections
Pivotal votes will decide whether the country continues on the path of European integration - or chooses closer relations with Russia.
14 Oct 24
What’s Behind Georgia’s “Foreign Agents” Law?
IWPR Caucasus director explains the background to the controversial legislation – and what may lie ahead.
16 May 24
Georgia: Anger Soars Over “Foreign Agents” Law
The new legislation leaves the country on the verge of civil confrontation and international isolation.
16 May 24
Armenia Joins ICC, Angers Moscow
The move has widened the rift with the Kremlin, but Yerevan stated that its motivation was its national security vis-à-vis Azerbaijan.
13 Nov 23
Fight Over Matronymics Sparks Political Battle in Kyrgyzstan
President proposes revision of Constitutional Court decision after ruling allows mother to give her name to her children.
4 Sep 23
Ukraine: Fighting Judicial Corruption in Wartime
Strenuous efforts continue to address long-time situation in which judges were elected with no competition or integrity checks.
15 Jun 23
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