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Kyrgyzstan: Bringing Women into Politics
New law aims to increase female participation in municipal affairs.
"IWPR Helped Me Overcome my Fear"
One blogger’s mission to convince Iraqi women to follow their dreams.
"IWPR Gave Me A Voice"
Reaching out to inspire women and help shape public opinion.
Uzbekistan: Women's Work
A market provides a microcosm of part-time, seasonal or informal employment.
Ukraine: Unbroken
Women tell their stories of captivity in Eastern Ukraine.
Ethnic Kazaks Fleeing China Feel Unsafe
Political and economic dependence means that Nur-Sultan has been reluctant to condemn ongoing persecution.
Uzbekistan: LGBT Rights Neglected
State oppression is combined with indifference from local human rights groups.
What Lies Behind Arrest of Tajik Journalist?
Relatives and colleagues say that charges of inciting ethnic and religious hatred are baseless.
What Lies Behind Arrest of Tajik Journalist?
Relatives and colleagues say that charges of inciting ethnic and religious hatred are baseless.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.