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Afghan Debates Hold Media to Account
Speakers say that public trust can only be won through a higher degree of professionalism.
Labour Liberalisation Alarms Kazak Workers
Legislation reverses former Soviet model of state control over energy industry.
Russian Crisis Continues to Bite for Labour Migrants
Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering.
Afghan Women Speak Out Against Violence
Event told that gender discrimination comes in many forms.
Afghan Prison's Training Scheme Gives Female Inmates Hope
Handicraft skills are reducing tensions within the institution as well as helping women support their families.
Tajikistan: Dushanbe's Army of Street Cleaners
Long before dawn, women spread out through the capital city armed only with twig brooms.
Armenia: Campaigners Push On for Domestic Violence Law
Few survivors speak out and convictions for such abuses are rare.
Medical Experts Decry Abkhazia's ''Rash'' Abortion Ban
Fears that prohibitions will lead women to seek illegal procedures that could be extremely dangerous.
Syria: Clusterbombs on a Wedding Day
How do you celebrate under the risk of constant bombardment?
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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.