Women's rights

Plight of Single Mothers in Azerbaijan

Alimony and welfare provision fails to provide adequate support.

Fears for Unschooled Girls' Future in Azerbaijan

Many parents take girls out of school and marry them off.

Women Losing Out in Georgian Politics

Overall trend seems to be towards less female representation in elected and appointed posts.

Abkhazia's Women Lament Under-Representation

Four women in parliament “not an achievement, but a disgrace”, says leading member.

Egyptian Women Eye Revolutionary Role

Rights activists hope gender roles will evolve further in new Egypt.

Tajik Officials Justify Chinese Land Deal

Tajik Migrants' Wives Fight for Alimony

Tough Times for Kyrgyz Women's Groups

As foreign grants dwindle, NGOs turn to cash-strapped government.

Afghan Runaways Flee Forced Marriages

Women often jailed for trying to escape coercive arranged matches.

Uzbek Schools Renew Campaign Against Hejab