Kazakstan: Domestic Violence Soars Under Lockdown
Activists call for government to take further action during crisis period.
10 May 20
Women's rights
Seeing Cuban Media Through a Gender Lens
New IWPR manual aims to debunk prejudices and inspire fresh approaches.
27 Mar 20
Kyrgyzstan: Naked Art Banned
Show highlighting women’s rights censored for offending local sensitivities.
9 Dec 19
Kazakstan: Victims of Violence End Up In Jail
Women who fight back often end up serving stiff prison sentences.
12 Nov 19
Georgian Women Struggle To Access Safe Abortion
The church, politicians and even medical professionals often oppose the procedure.
24 Oct 19
Kyrgyzstan: Failing Victims of Domestic Violence
With no legal provision for self-defence as a mitigating factor, women who kill their relatives are almost always found guilty.
18 Sep 19
Azerbaijan: Women Journalists Under Pressure
Female reporters routinely intimidated by blackmail, sexual assault and harassment.
16 Aug 19
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