Women
Saidnaya Prison: the "Red Dragon"
Detainees say that death is preferable to languishing in the notorious jail.
4 Mar 17
Kyrgyz Divorcees Left Out in the Cold
Women left to raise children on their own with no support from their ex-husbands.
21 Feb 17
Afghanistan: Nangarhar's Sole Female Lawyer
Lack of representation means that women find it even harder to access justice.
14 Feb 17
Depression Rampant Among Afghan Women
Gender violence, poverty and associated social problems fuels widespread mental health problems.
12 Feb 17
Can Afghanistan's Women Pilots Aim High?
Social prejudice and limited facilities makes life tough for the handful of female students at the country’s aviation academy.
31 Jan 17
Afghanistan: The Shame of Having Daughters
Women are still routinely disrespected and even abused for giving birth to baby girls.
30 Jan 17
Afghanistan: The Taboo of Sexual Rejection
When men take multiple wives, the emotional cost can be enormous.
23 Jan 17
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