Women

Syria: Female Detainees Swap One Prison for Another

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

Syria: Living on the Edge

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

Keeping the Faith in Syria's Rebels

One woman’s continued support for revolutionaries in the Syrian city of Idlib.

Traditional Birthing Practices Still Flourish in Nigeria

Despite the dangers, many women shun trained medical help during childbirth.

Inside Nigeria's House Servant Racket

Problem of young domestic workers and middlemen stealing from clients has become widespread.

Afghanistan: Vaccination Boost for Kandahar

New initiative aims to reduce mortality rates in remote parts of the province.

Tajik Islamic Party Focuses on Female Vote

Its backing for a female presidential candidate last year helped win new supporters.

Tajikistan: Empowering Girls Through Sport

Trainer wants girls in care to realise they don’t have to “stay at home and do the washing”.

Income Generation for Women Falters in Afghan South

As foreigners leave Helmand, women producing handicrafts say skills will be lost unless new markets can be found.

Alarm at Suicide Trend Among Girls in Tajik Southeast