Women's rights

Domestic Violence Finally Debated in Armenia

Politicians act as beaten and abused women at last begin to break their silence.

Uzbekistan: Official Denial on Domestic Abuse

Shame culture leads women to accept cruel treatment in the home rather than resorting to courts.

New Law to Tackle Domestic Assault in Azerbaijan

Women look for ways out from violence in the home.

Georgia: Combating Violence in the Home

New equality law not enough to stop beatings, say campaigners. By Natia Kuprashvili in Tbilisi

Women Sing Softly on TV

Few Women Behind the Wheel