Women
A Man's World
A snapshot of Sulaimaniyah’s bazaar, exploring the problems women face when they go shopping in a male-dominated society.
Far From Home
Rascha is a female journalist who had to flee from Basra. She now works for the al-Faeha Channel in Sulaimaniyah, but misses her hometown and longs to go back.
The Boss is a She
The story of Chiman, head of a cleaning company in Sulaimaniyah, showing how she manages the dual role of running her own business and being a mother.
Afghanistan: Mar ‘08
IWPR staff brief international media on key Afghan news developments.
Afghanistan: Mar ‘08
IWPR-trained reporter wins European journalism award for coverage of northern Afghanistan.
Baby Trade Worries Tajikistan
Afghan Reporter Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
A young journalist in the north of Afghanistan faces the death penalty in what observers say is a well-orchestrated campaign of intimidation against the media.
Exiled Islamist Still Attracts Following in Kyrgyzstan
In a region racked by poverty and discontent, modern technology offers extremists a way of making themselves heard.