Education Hampers Marriage for Rural Tajik Women
Prejudice against educated brides stems from fear they will rebel against traditional domestic roles.
18 May 12
Women
Abandoned Families in Tajikistan
28 Apr 12
Iraqi Women Trained in Ad Agency Skills
Enhancing financial management forms part of efforts to build female-run advertising and design agency.
5 Apr 12
Price of Marriage in Turkmenistan
19 Mar 12
Unreported Suicides in Central Afghan Province
Women take poison to escape family troubles or forced marriage.
17 Feb 12
Angelina Jolie Film Recalls Bosnian War Horrors
Reactions to movie show that old wounds have not yet healed.
16 Feb 12
Despite Ban, Tajik Islamists Continue Recruiting
Hizb ut-Tahrir now targets adolescents and vulnerable women, experts say.
13 Feb 12
Women's Literacy Makes Headway in Afghan West
Courses teach women to read and write, defying prejudice against female education
13 Jan 12
IWPR Courses Inspire New Generation of Iraqi Women
Workshop participants start producing public-service advertising for local media.
23 Dec 11
Armenia: Yezidi Girls Fated For Teen Marriage
Custom of early weddings which put an end to girls’ education still strong in traditionalist community.
16 Dec 11
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