Women
Dust, Blood and Death in a Syrian Playground
"One second the children were laughing and playing, the next they were lifeless corpses."
22 Dec 15
Syria: No Space for Anger in Our Lives
"I had been taught a cruel lesson that there was no longer space for anger in our lives."
22 Dec 15
Killed by the Bullet That Hit My Son
A young man's death in conflict destroys his mother's life.
15 Dec 15
A Hard Life Cut Short in Syria
Qamar’s life can be summed up in a few words – patience, sacrifice, and generosity.
10 Dec 15
IWPR Women's Blog Contributor Killed in Rocket Attack
Displaced and bereaved, Qamar kept herself and her family going.
10 Dec 15
Tackling Addiction Among Afghan Women
Easy access to heroin coupled with poverty creates a growing problem.
3 Dec 15
Parallel Schools for Girls in Southeast Afghan Province
Thousands attend unregistered madrassas where the government has no control.
30 Nov 15
Syria's Rebellious Women
Documentaries follow individuals who are determined to make a difference in the face of impossible odds.
15 Nov 15
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