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Afghan Policewomen Proud to Serve
Numbers of female officers have grown, despite social prejudice.
Afghan Media Crying Out for Female Voices
Women are being prevented from pursuing careers in journalism.
Delivering Hot Meals to Syria’s Homeless
A mobile kitchen helps people who have been displaced.
The News of Death Never Stops
It's hard to look away when the violence seems endless.
Syria: Empowering Vulnerable Communities
Filling the vacuum created by the collapse of government institutions.
Sierra Leone: Prison Reforms Bring No Relief
Prisoners still suffer appalling conditions despite legislative changes
Afghanistan: Women Divorcing Addict Husbands
Officials report that large numbers of women are choosing to end their marriages.
Tajikistan: Disabled Orphans Face Double Burden
There is little state provision for a particularly vulnerable sector of the population.
Qamishli's Museum of Kurdish Heritage
Collection is filled with dozens of antique items collected over two decades.
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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.