Syria

When the Army Stole my Father's Car

Regime soldiers took away our only means of support.

6 Oct 17

A woman from Idlib countryside shopping in the market. (Photo: IWPR)

Should I Marry my Husband's Brother?

A war widow is faced with an agonising decision.

11 Sep 17

The Perils of Cousin Marriage

Families who follow this traditional practice risk passing on serious genetic conditions.

1 Sep 17

Al-Dala square in Maarrat al-Nu'man city where killings and abductions are frequent. (Photo: Dareen Hassan)

Idlib Residents Complain of Crime Surge

Rumours spread that the regime is intentionally sowing chaos to destabilise opposition-held areas.

1 Sep 17

Women learning how to read and write in a literacy courses in the Idlib countryside. (Photo: IWPR)

Ghufran's Story: From Teacher to Wanted Woman

An abrupt end to one woman's beloved career.

22 Aug 17

Children paint inside the Psychological Support Centre in Aleppo’s Bustan al-Qasr neighbourhood. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

How a Tent Became a School

Preventing an illiteracy "time bomb".

18 Aug 17

Women inspect a home in ruins targeted by the regime. (Photo: IWPR)

My Poor Uncle

No-one is safe when the warplanes come.

11 Jul 17

Heating the broken glass for an hour in the oven on a high temperature. (Photo: Sonia al-Ali)

Idlib's Ancient Glass Industry

Craftsmen are committed to keep their traditional skills alive.

4 Jul 17

A workshop organised by Basamat. (Photo: Mohammed Ibrahim)

Basamat: Empowering Women

Training opportunities open up new horizons for local communities.

3 Jul 17

An unexploded missile becomes a valuable resource. (Photo: Yazan al-Zaydan)

Fighting Over An Unexploded Missile

Missiles have become a precious resource for local people who can sell the remnants for high prices.

25 Jun 17

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