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Mothers, Medics, Entrepreneurs: The New Face of Mosul
Economic empowerment fuels a new chapter for women in a city once ravaged by war.
Syria: Be Exceptional, or Be Invisible
In Syria as elsewhere, women are granted dignity selectively.
Kazakhstan: “I Was Treated Like Property”
Civil society campaigns for a clear legal definition of sexual harassment that would allow abusers to be held accountable.
“We are Overwhelmed by Despair”
One woman’s account of the “intense anxiety” of life under heavy bombardment in Tehran.
Disinformation Fuelling Fear in Mexico
In this week’s update, read about the wave of disinformation further feeding violence in Mexico.
“The Car Was Riddled with Bullets”: Life Sentences Upheld
Due to the victims’ judicial connections, appeal case involved steps to eliminate any doubt regarding impartiality.
Civilians Freed from Russian Captivity Struggle for Status
Currently legislation has no provision "for people who are simply seized off the street and imprisoned”.
Lithuania Extradition Spurs Hope for International Jurisdiction
Ukraine hopes that prosecutions in other countries for international crimes will become a systemic practice.
Russian Colonel General Sentenced for Invasion of Kherson Region
Court found 66-year-old directly responsible for the seizure of territories where numerous war crimes were committed.
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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.