Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
17 Nov 23
Women's rights
The New Wave of Female Stand-ups
Despite the sexist attitudes faced by women who take up comedy, a growing number are fighting back.
17 Nov 23
Price Rises Make Contraceptives Unaffordable for Many
The country’s economic crisis and conservative attitudes are combining to restrict access to birth control.
17 Nov 23
Fight Over Matronymics Sparks Political Battle in Kyrgyzstan
President proposes revision of Constitutional Court decision after ruling allows mother to give her name to her children.
4 Sep 23
Armenia’s Yezidi Girls Choose School Over Early Marriage
Despite conservative social norms that mean girls can wed as young as 14, drop-out rates are declining.
1 Jun 23
The Fight Continues
Billions around the world embody the power and potential of change, but the struggle remains long.
8 Mar 23
Kenya: Women Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
8 Mar 23
Central Asia: Fighting, Inside and Outside the Ring
Women who dream of taking on combat disciplines have to first defy conservative traditions.
8 Mar 23
Fears Rise Over Gender Violence in Georgia
Legal experts warn that the judicial system is not doing enough to convict perpetrators.
22 Dec 22
Azerbaijani Women Embrace The Headscarf
Islam is on the rise in the oil-rich, secular South Caucasus country and the hijab is a way to make a statement.
26 Jul 22
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