Afghan Women Fight for a Sporting Chance
Defying conservative traditions, female enthusiasts continue to pursue their goals.
11 Apr 16
Women
The Truce that Never Was
This wasn’t the first time the ceasefire had been breached, but it was the bloodiest.
5 Apr 16
Hard Work, Low Pay for Afghan Wool Workers
Women in Herat province complain that factory owners are exploiting their vulnerabilities.
27 Mar 16
Afghan Women Speak Out Against Violence
Event told that gender discrimination comes in many forms.
10 Mar 16
Afghan Prison's Training Scheme Gives Female Inmates Hope
Handicraft skills are reducing tensions within the institution as well as helping women support their families.
10 Mar 16
Tajikistan: Dushanbe's Army of Street Cleaners
Long before dawn, women spread out through the capital city armed only with twig brooms.
8 Mar 16
Armenia: Campaigners Push On for Domestic Violence Law
Few survivors speak out and convictions for such abuses are rare.
8 Mar 16
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