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.
4 Mar 25
Middle East
Syrians in Turkey Want to Go Home – But How?
Despite jubilation over the fall of the Assad regime, many refugees fear the uncertainty of return to a war-ravaged country.
13 Feb 25
Could Central Asian Insurgents in Syria Present a New Regional Threat?
Given the high mobility of these foreign jihadists, they could spread instability across the entire Middle East, Africa, and the global community.
15 Jan 25
For Turkish Women, What’s in a Surname?
Many campaigners argue that the mandatory surname change after marriage is evidence of institutionalised discrimination.
10 Jan 25
Syria’s Ten Post-Assad Challenges
As Syrians start to re-build, complex domestic, regional and international realties will determine this transition.
19 Dec 24
“Is Syria Now the Same Country I Left?"
This has given people across the whole region hope.
9 Dec 24
Syria: “Can I Just Be Happy Today?”
It’s like a miracle. Not a single drop of blood was shed in Damascus.
9 Dec 24
Syria: “Right Now I Am Not Afraid”
Many of us wanted change but couldn’t express it because of our extreme fear.
9 Dec 24
Turkey: “Media Can Show Solutions”
How newsrooms need to organise to boost gender equality.
28 Nov 24
Lebanon: Nothing About This is Normal
Despite ordinary people’s great resilience, we must never normalise civilians forced to live in a state of war.
9 Aug 24
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