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Work of Afghan Human Rights Body Questioned
Locals claim that few Afghan have even heard of the flagship organisation.
Afghan Entrepreneurs Bemoan Lack of State Support
Plans for a dedicated business park in south of country have failed to materialise.
Syria: IWPR Women's Centre Re-opens
Staff and users defy bomb damage to continue their activities.
Afghan Prison Deemed Death Trap
Prisoners endangered as building work stalls on new premises.
Afghanistan: Crossing the Border to Call Home
Telecommunication provision so poor that locals need to use the services of neighbouring Tajikistan.
Afghan Drivers Forced to Take Bribery Route
It’s proving hard to get a license without paying a heft backhander.
Afghan Child Labourers Exposed to Abuse
Investigation suggests that large numbers of children are being sexually assaulted.
Afghanistan: Few Jobs for Educated Women
Graduates forced to stay at home or turn to menial tasks to make a living.
Afghanistan: The Maternity Hospital Delivering Hope
An average of 60 babies are now born there every day.
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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.