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A Fearful Harvest in Karabakh’s Vineyards
Villagers in the Amaras valley vineyards pick grapes a few yards away from Azerbaijan’s military posts.
Laughing at Russia: Ukraine’s Secret Weapon
As well as buoying public spirits, humour has become a key element of the information war.
Kazakstan: Same President, New Reforms?
The incumbent has promised change, but prospects for a more democratic system are not promising.
Stolen Clothes, Gold and Scooters: Prosecuting Russian Looting
Sentences for robbery have already been handed done; many more are expected.
Investigating War Crimes in Kherson
Legal changes called for to help meet the challenge of a flood of new incidents.
Tuesday, 22 November ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine: War Trains
Railway employees continue their long, dangerous journeys to bring Ukrainians to safety.
Ukraine: Bulletproof Vests for Children
Mini-kits intended to keep kids safe on the frontline.
Tajik Migrants Coerced Into Russian Army
Reports grow that foreign workers are being forced to join Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Kenya: Women Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
Philippines: Single Mothers Continue to Fight Stigma
The notion of family is still strongly influenced by rigid norms in this conservative nation.
Ukraine: War Teens
The lives of hundreds of thousands of young people have been shaped by Russia’s confrontation with Ukraine.
Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?
As Moscow’s grip falters, and Beijing ups its influence, the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.
“Justice is Costly, but Also Priceless.”
Head of Nobel peace prize winning NGO tells IWPR that Ukraine must win a “fundamental battle of values”.
Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change
Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.