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Women and Displacement in Georgia
IWPR/UN Women event focuses on areas with high numbers of refugees from Abkhazian and South Ossetian conflicts.
Zimbabwean Pensioners Look to New Law
Legislation that took a decade to pass offers hope of greater policy focus on older people’s welfare.
Police Abuse Uncovered in Northern Uganda
Experts call for training and disciplinary action as force tops report on human rights violations.
Armenia: Anti-Gay Protests Block Film Screening
Public opinion sharply divided, but at least issues are now being talked about openly.
Cuban Street Traders Pay Off Officials to Survive
Informal “fines” form part of wider pattern of state corruption.
Karadzic Witness Denies Mortar Attack Happened
Former Serb officer says heavy mortar unit was redeployed before Markale market was struck.
Karadzic Denied Subpoena for Greek President
Judges rule that testimony would not “materially assist” the defendant.
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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.