Women

Documentary-Makers Shortlisted for Award

Important Lessons for Baghdad Trainees

Virginity Still a Commodity in Iran

Increasing numbers of women have premarital sex and then undergo surgery to conceal the fact from their husbands.

Maternity Health Poor in Tajikistan's Southeast

Rough Justice for Herat Women

Shortage of female lawyers appears to deter women from going to court.

Tajik Adolescents Prey to Human Traffickers

Karabakh War Changed Women's Roles for Ever

Women say they are much more prominent in civil and business life due largely to the full part they played in the fighting.

Central Asia: Aug/Sep ‘10

IWPR reporting and debates said to have played key role in efforts to get bill banning domestic violence through parliament.

Campaign Boosts Tajik Women's Rights Reform Bid

IWPR reporting and debates said to have played key role in efforts to get bill banning domestic violence through parliament.

Iranian Regime Promotes Mass Marriage

Tens of thousands of young couples start their married lives by taking part in group weddings in cities across Iran every year.