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Surviving as a Single Woman in Turkey
Living alone in a conservative country with high rates of violence against women comes with its own struggles.
Ukraine: Investigating Wartime Sexual Violence
Women prosecutors describe steep learning curve to deal with “sheer scale” of atrocities.
Ukraine: “No One Will Do This For Us”
Meticulous documentation and advocacy key to future accountability, explains head of war crimes department.
Ukraine: “We Will Continue to Fight for Our Future”
Nobel Peace Prize winner warns that peace will remain elusive without justice or security.
Hearing Over Murder of Famed Children’s Author Adjourned
The body was found in a mass grave in Izium; forensic examination confirmed he had been shot.
Poland Explores Implementing Universal Jurisdiction
Legal principle deems certain crimes so grave that they are considered to be committed against the international community as a whole.
Closed-Door Trial for Russian Soldier Accused of Torturing Police Officers
Due to security concerns, the victims requested the proceedings not be open to the public.
Russian Captain Convicted for Torturing Ukrainian Police Officers
The court classified the victims as civilians who maintained their protective status, rather than combatants.
Russian Soldier Accused of Sexual Assault of Kherson Man
Civilian was among residents held and tortured during the first weeks of the occupation.
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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.