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Safeguarding the Rights of Syrian Citizens
Offices set up in opposition-held areas process civil, legal and family issues.
Cuba: The Female Boxer Fighting for Recognition
It’s too late for the 2016 Olympics, but hope remains that the sport will be officially accepted.
Afghanistan: Outrage at Marriage of Six-Year-Old Girl
The case was so extreme that it led to a public outcry.
Cuba: Last Chance to Leave for US
Washington-Havana détente means many are worried time is running out to seek a new life.
Nigeria: Herders and Farmers Clash Over Land
Tensions are rising between Fulani pastoralists and villagers in the country’s southwest.
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.
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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.