Georgian Women Struggle To Access Safe Abortion
The church, politicians and even medical professionals often oppose the procedure.
24 Oct 19
Women's rights
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
Georgia: Spring Festival Highlights Challenges
Amid the festivities, issues of integration and representation remain.
5 Apr 19
Azerbaijan: Celebrating Women with Slaps and Kicks
State repression means that something as simple as a call for gender equality cannot be tolerated.
28 Mar 19
Afghanistan: Children or Brides?
More than half of all reported weddings in north east region involves a minor.
7 Aug 18
Women Sidelined from Services in Afghan Province
Tribal justice processes are the only remaining choice for most.
1 Aug 18
Afghanistan: Women Abused in Lawless Ghor
Gunmen act with impunity in areas outside government control.
24 Jul 18
Why Aren't Women Protesting in Cuba?
The revolution was supposed to bring equality for women but the reality is very different.
13 Jun 18
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