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“We Can’t Refuse to Pick Cotton” Forced and Child Labor in Uzbekistan

Forced and Child Labor Linked to World Bank Group Investments in Uzbekistan

Saturday، 10 November، 2018

Syria: Residents Blocked From Returning

Human Rights Watch – (Beirut) – The Syrian government is unlawfully preventing displaced residents from former anti-government-held areas from returning to their properties, Human Rights Watch said today. Residents of one town, Qaboun, said the government is also demolishing […]

Tuesday، 23 October، 2018

Sakhalin: “On the Edge”, a festival at the end of the world

The 8th edition of Sakhalin, in Russia “On the edge” film festival, takes place from 24 to 31 August in a very remote island. 40Braids’ exclusive interview with Alexei Medvedev, artistic director of the festival.

Friday، 24 August، 2018

First Comes Love, Then Comes What Exactly?

Two new books — “Leftover in China” and “The Heart Is a Shifting Sea” — look to China and India, respectively, to assess how marriage withstands breakneck economic growth, social change and the increasing financial independence of women.

Thursday، 23 August، 2018

The role of women in violent extremism in Asia

In 2011, the United States made a commitment to join countries around the world in accelerating the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000), the first resolution adopted by the Security Council to […]

Friday، 13 July، 2018

Clothing Brands Need to Step Up and Keep Women Safe in Their Factories

In a recent survey of experts, countries were ranked according to how safe they are for women. India came out as the most dangerous, followed by Afghanistan and Syria.

Monday، 9 July، 2018

Syria: Mass Graves in Former ISIS Areas

Human Rights Watch – (Beirut) – A local group working to uncover mass graves in the area of northeastern Syria once controlled by the Islamic State (also known as ISIS) needs international support and technical assistance to preserve evidence of […]

Saturday، 7 July، 2018

La quête du joyau de Shams de Tabriz; Charles-Henri de Fouchécour Spécialiste de la littérature persane

Rencontre avec Charles-Henri de Fouchécour Spécialiste de la littérature persane; La quête du joyau de Shams de Tabriz, à Paric ce Mercredi 18 avril 2018 à 19 h

Monday، 9 April، 2018

“America destroyed my country”

Qantara – Fifteen years ago, on 20 March 2003, the United States and its allies invaded Iraq. Iraqi novelist and poet Sinan Antoon describes the pain of watching his country disintegrate in the aftermath, made all […]

Wednesday، 4 April، 2018

Everything you need to know about Nowruz, the New Year for many

 Every year, Nowruz coincides with the start of spring and traditionally celebrates the rebirth of nature. It also coincides with the spring equinox.

Friday، 16 March، 2018