Women

Dairy Farming Cash Cow for Afghan Women

Venture proves that even a single bucket of milk can turn a profit

10 Nov 17

A paramedic examines a child at the Syrian civil defence centre in Maarrat al-Nu'man. (Photo: IWPR)

The Syrian Women Saving Lives

Defying social prejudice to serve in the civil defence.

26 Oct 17

An elderly man from Zamalka. (Photo: IWPR)

The Last Coffee

It was a quiet morning. Then the bombing began.

24 Oct 17

A woman buying vegetables. (Photo: IWPR)

Sleeping with Fear, Waking with Fear

Somehow, you get used to living like this.

23 Oct 17

Teaching sewing in the Darna workshop located in the al-Mashahd neighbourhood in Aleppo. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

Stealing My Daughter's Earrings

There was no other way to give us a chance for a new life.

9 Oct 17

Women learning how to read and write in a literacy courses in the Idlib countryside. (Photo: IWPR)

Ghufran's Story: From Teacher to Wanted Woman

An abrupt end to one woman's beloved career.

22 Aug 17

Children paint inside the Psychological Support Centre in Aleppo’s Bustan al-Qasr neighbourhood. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

How a Tent Became a School

Preventing an illiteracy "time bomb".

18 Aug 17

Women inspect a home in ruins targeted by the regime. (Photo: IWPR)

My Poor Uncle

No-one is safe when the warplanes come.

11 Jul 17

A workshop organised by Basamat. (Photo: Mohammed Ibrahim)

Basamat: Empowering Women

Training opportunities open up new horizons for local communities.

3 Jul 17

An unexploded missile becomes a valuable resource. (Photo: Yazan al-Zaydan)

Fighting Over An Unexploded Missile

Missiles have become a precious resource for local people who can sell the remnants for high prices.

25 Jun 17

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