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Tajikistan: Empowering Girls Through Sport
Trainer wants girls in care to realise they don’t have to “stay at home and do the washing”.
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia on "Gay Propaganda" Law
Proposed law envisages a year in jail for anyone deemed to be promoting a“positive attitude” to homosexuality.
Mosque-Church Dispute Divides Georgian Village
Assigning a contested building for a neutral purpose hasn’t worked.
Mladic Witness Denies Knowledge of Sanski Most Killings
Wartime company commander said he only learnt of crimes in area after the conflict ended.
Hague Tribunal Orders Provisional Release for Seselj
Defendant is in failing health and will travel to Belgrade for medical treatment.
Transparency Merely "Symbolic" in Afghan Politics
Action on good governance badly needed to restore confidence and strengthen the state.
Reset in Azerbaijan-Armenia Talks Process?
High-level meetings after a long break offer hope of new momentum in long-running negotiations on Karabakh.
We See You as Strong, Not Just Victims, US Official Tells North Koreans
Assistant Secretary of State discusses appalling state of human rights but says change will come one day.
Pakistani Refugees Seek School Places in Afghanistan
Influx from North Waziristan puts strain on already overburdened system.
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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.