Afghanistan: Journalism Amid the Darkness
Despite brutal repression, independent outlets continue to provide a rare and precious source of information.
Afghanistan: “I Have Learned to Never Give Up”
What helps me keep going is my belief in our mission to empower women journalists to report on what is happening under the Taleban.
The Afghan Women Journalists Defying the Taleban
Against all odds and despite constant danger, a brave few continue to report.
Afghanistan: “I Don’t Want to Live. I Want to Die”
Two decades of efforts to protect women and girls has been systematically dismantled.
Water Conflicts Loom in Central Asia
An ambitious infrastructure project in Afghanistan risks exacerbating scarcities in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis
Women and girls hard hit by increasingly desperate lack of access to medical services.
Celebrating Achievements, Recognising Threats and Recommitting to the Effort
The free and healthy function of the media has never been more important, or hard fought for.
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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.