Afghanistan: Stealing Chickens From Widows
Warnings that small-scale development projects are falling victim to corruption.
Afghanistan's Women-Only Parks
Green spaces provide a rare opportunity to socialise without fear of harassment.
Afghan Province Sees More Women Teachers
Development seen as a long-overdue boost for improving girls’ education.
Afghan Police: More Female Officers Needed
Ongoing violence and social prejudice has led to a severe deficit of policewomen.
Afghan Women Excluded From Public Life
Event hears how gender discrimination continues to be perpetuated.
Demands Grow for Human Rights Office in Afghan Province
Locals say that only outside intervention can help reduce abuses.
Filipinos Look to Strongmen to Bring Change
Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.
Afghan Girls Demand Respect
Conservative traditions in the southern province of Kandahar mean that sons are valued over daughters.
Afghan Women Leaving Journalism
A combination of rising violence and family pressure means that the numbers of female reporters are dwindling.
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