Life
Uzbekistan: Women's Work
A market provides a microcosm of part-time, seasonal or informal employment.
Proposed Armenian Health Tax Proves Unpopular
Critics argue that the burden would not be equally spread.
Teenage Kicks in Kazakstan
Although youngsters are having sex, they are clueless about protecting themselves from unwanted pregnancies or disease.
It's Hard to Be An Uzbek Pop Star
Conservative values and censorship means that artists and performers are tightly regulated.
Audrey Poe Borden: A Tribute
An intrepid young reporter who travelled extensively in post-war Europe and the Middle East, Audrey Poe brought commitment, flair and a spirit of love to everything she did. She was the inspiration for the founding of IWPR.
Georgia: Speaking Out About Postnatal Depression
Sociologists and mothers believe that the time has come to break their silence over debilitiating condition.
Georgia's Clean Water Problem
Despite millions spent by the state and international donors, there is still poor access to proper sanitation.
Georgia Struggles with Food Safety Standards
Regulation remains a challenge in a country of small producers.
Tajik Entrepreneurs Struggle to Stay Afloat
Although official figures show that the private sector is thriving, business owners tell a different story.