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Taleban Take Over Schools in Afghan District
Insurgents have imposed their own regulations and curriculum.
Female Candidates Face Tough Fight in Afghanistan
Traditional mores often prevent women even working outside the home, let alone running for office.
Afghanistan: Women's ID Cards Traded Ahead of Elections
Lucrative trade risks further delegitimising electoral process.
Why Aren't Women Protesting in Cuba?
The revolution was supposed to bring equality for women but the reality is very different.
Afghan Women Excluded From Upcoming Vote
Conservative traditions mean that most do not even have national ID cards.
Child Rape Case Shocks Afghan Province
Locals accuse government of indifference.
Female Runaways on the Rise in Afghan Province
Most cases are never reported as they are resolved by tribal elders.
Concerns Mount Over Afghan Election Security
A low turn-out risks undermining the credibility of the outcome.
Afghanistan: Voter Registration Centres Out of Reach
Locals complain of having to travel unreasonable distances for the chance to participate in upcoming polls.
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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.