Women
Virginity Still a Commodity in Iran
Increasing numbers of women have premarital sex and then undergo surgery to conceal the fact from their husbands.
Rough Justice for Herat Women
Shortage of female lawyers appears to deter women from going to court.
Karabakh War Changed Women's Roles for Ever
Women say they are much more prominent in civil and business life due largely to the full part they played in the fighting.
Central Asia: Aug/Sep ‘10
IWPR reporting and debates said to have played key role in efforts to get bill banning domestic violence through parliament.
Campaign Boosts Tajik Women's Rights Reform Bid
IWPR reporting and debates said to have played key role in efforts to get bill banning domestic violence through parliament.
Iranian Regime Promotes Mass Marriage
Tens of thousands of young couples start their married lives by taking part in group weddings in cities across Iran every year.
Uphill Struggle for Female Candidates in Herat
Aspiring parliamentarians forced to struggle against widespread resistance to women in politics.