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Kyrgyzstan: More Talk of Political Reform
The president hinted at it last month; now others are talking about changing the constitution.
Afghanistan: Female Prisoners Complain of Bullying
Fear of retribution means victims feel they have no choice but to stay silent.
A Hard Life Cut Short in Syria
Qamar’s life can be summed up in a few words – patience, sacrifice, and generosity.
IWPR Women's Blog Contributor Killed in Rocket Attack
Displaced and bereaved, Qamar kept herself and her family going.
Human Rights Day in Armenia: Not Much to Shout About
Rights activists say the situation has got worse since the country joined a Moscow-led bloc.
Georgia Tightens Up on Early Marriage
Parliament bans marriage for under-18s except with court’s assent, but rights activists say this won’t be enough to effect change.
Unemployment Fuelling Afghan Drug Use
Young people turn to narcotics to escape lives of poverty.
Mladic Witness: Focus on Bosnian Serb Crimes "Absurd"
Historian says prosecution witnesses chose to ignore crucial information.
Dismay as NGO Law Goes Through in Kazakstan
Attempts to block or amend contentious bill come to nothing.
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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.