Citizens and Civil Society

Iranian women’s rights activists statement condemning the threat of war and sanctions against Iran. They urge the UN, European powers & int. women’s movements to use all in their power to stop this unnecessary and preventable march to war.

Wazhma Frogh, co-founder of the Women and Peace Studies Organization in Afghanistan and member of the Afghan Women’s Network, reflects on the importance of women’s participation in the ongoing Afghan peace process. 

Crossfire, IEDs, nighttime raids have been blamed for civilian casualties.

A new superhero called Uyatman appeared on the scene in Kazakhstan. As long as Uyatman was on patrol, the public could rest safe in the knowledge that women would not be caught out and about behaving indecently.

RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY By Farangis Najibullah Authorities in Dushanbe say there 92 Tajik children stranded in iraq. (file photo)   As Islamic State’s attempt to establish a caliphate crumbles, many countries are […]

We are learning right now what happens when the sex ratio becomes wildly out of whack, through a huge unintended experiment.

Video: A Kiss For My Vote: Afghan Candidates Talk Of Harassment

Afghan Taliban Open To Women’s Rights – But Only On Its Terms

Although the current Afghan government is publicly committed to women’s rights and empowerment, women continue to face significant barriers.

In Bishkek, protesters gathered on the central square demanding measures to reduce the Chinese presence.