Women

Hejab Debate Rages in Tajikistan

27 Aug 10

Shame culture leaves women ostracised after they have served jail sentences.

24 Aug 10

11 Aug 10

Arguably the country's most popular woman politician, Sister Maha is not short of critics.

13 Jul 10

Officials report 50 per cent rise in self-immolation and poisoning over last year.

7 Jun 10

Balkh women say ban on popular women-only day at holy site is latest in series of repressive measures.

25 May 10

Campaigners say women in northern Iraq are underrepresented in leadership posts.

29 Apr 10

20 Apr 10

Authorities in Anbar pledge to do more for disadvantaged women following IWPR reports on their plight.

15 Apr 10

Authorities in Anbar pledge to do more for disadvantaged women following IWPR reports on their plight.

15 Apr 10

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