Women

Scraping a Living

Dismal economic prospects mean low paid, menial and dangerous work is often only way to make ends meet.

16 Dec 05

Defining Rights, Finding a Voice

With meaningful political influence a distant dream, the social consequences of effective disenfranchisement are dire.

16 Dec 05

Shamed Women Enter Sex Trade in Azerbaijan

As prostitutes are exploited in the cafes, police officers sit back and watch the profits roll in.

5 Dec 05

Iraq: Culture Clash for Returning Kurdish Women

Many young women who have lived abroad find it hard to adjust to social strictures as well as economic difficulties when they come back to Iraqi Kurdistan.

2 Dec 05

Alarm Over Intermarriage Health Risks in Tajikistan

Calls for restrictions on weddings between close relatives are falling on deaf ears.

2 Dec 05

Afghan Poet's Death Raises Many Questions

While her husband proclaims his innocence, the death of Nadia Anjuman has attracted international attention to the plight of many women in this country.

1 Dec 05