Syria

An Unfinished Love Story

A young woman's dreams are shattered by the war.

17 Nov 17

A paramedic examines a child at the Syrian civil defence centre in Maarrat al-Nu'man. (Photo: IWPR)

The Syrian Women Saving Lives

Defying social prejudice to serve in the civil defence.

26 Oct 17

Construction site on Hass mountain. (Photo: Reem al-Issa)

Dividing Hass's Mountain

How a local council is aiming to solve territorial disputes.

25 Oct 17

An elderly man from Zamalka. (Photo: IWPR)

The Last Coffee

It was a quiet morning. Then the bombing began.

24 Oct 17

A woman buying vegetables. (Photo: IWPR)

Sleeping with Fear, Waking with Fear

Somehow, you get used to living like this.

23 Oct 17

A woman from Idlib countryside carrying a child. (Photo: IWPR)

I Hit My Daughter

A widow is left with few choices.

23 Oct 17

A dedicated space for driving lessons. (Photo: Mustafa al-Jalal)

Kafr Nabl's New Driving School for Women

Bold initiative challenges conservative prejudices.

17 Oct 17

Reviving the Heritage of Homs

A popular folklore tradition is being celebrated once again.

10 Oct 17

Teaching sewing in the Darna workshop located in the al-Mashahd neighbourhood in Aleppo. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

Stealing My Daughter's Earrings

There was no other way to give us a chance for a new life.

9 Oct 17

No to Losing a Generation. (Photo: Nisreen al-Ahmed)

No to Losing a Generation

The scheme that's helping students return to education.

6 Oct 17

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