Women

Revolution Compounds Hardships Endured by Syrian Widow

“I used to daydream about my future.”

1 May 15

Efforts to achieve equality at provincial level still falling far short.

21 Apr 15

She prayed that she’d misheard and that her husband was just working late.

13 Apr 15

“This is the story of how cheap our lives are in a land ruled by money and weapons.”

10 Apr 15

Choosing sides costs young woman her old life and family connections.

10 Apr 15

Women face dangers from government soldiers as well as Islamic rebels.

25 Mar 15

Despite legislative reform, women are still underrepresented in a “macho” world.

21 Mar 15

"We were women brilliant and bright with colour."

19 Mar 15

Women released from government jails face suspicion in their own communities.

17 Mar 15

Women challenge Islamic militants on their arbitrary rules on “modest dress”.

16 Mar 15

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