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Returning to be Welcomed by Missiles
A family's homecoming turns sour.
I Don't Even Have the Right to Grieve
Where is the space for a woman to mourn the loss of her friend?
Syria's Rebellious Women Films
Three stories give a rare insight into a side of Syria often absent from the news.
Kazakstan: The Pain of Polygamy
Men see taking extra and unofficial ‘wives’ as a sign of social prestige.
Faten's Story
Amid the turmoil of civil war, a young woman finds herself repeating her mother's tragedy.
A Birth That Felt Like Death
Displaced and impoverished by war, a mother-to-be desperately seeks help.
Kyrgyzstan: Female Convicts Face Harsh Future
Experts say that jailing women has far-reaching societal repercussions.
Kyrgyzstan: Challenging Submissive Stereotypes
Women may wear hijab, but they refuse to be pigeonholed.
Saying Goodbye to Marwa
Sisters divided by war, with no reunion in sight.
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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.