Women

Maternity Health Poor in Tajikistan's Southeast

Rough Justice for Herat Women

Shortage of female lawyers appears to deter women from going to court.

Tajik Adolescents Prey to Human Traffickers

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.

Azeri Human Traffickers Target Vulnerable Women

Tajik Women Vulnerable to Traffickers