community/life
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Daikundi... A Story of Women Constrained by Geography and Restrictions
In Daikundi, women face restrictions imposed by the Taliban on education, work, and even going to the market. It is a story of women whose presence in society is constricted by both the harsh geography and the harsh policies.
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Women of the Mountain in Morocco... From the Margins of Development to Decision Making Positions
Ahead of Morocco's September 23 elections, women's political participation in mountainous regions is hindered by education, mobility, infrastructure, and service gaps.
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Behind Closed Doors… Domestic Violence Threatens Women and Children in Egypt
Dr. Yara Ibrahim: Violence Leaves Deep Psychological Scars and Becomes an Inerited Behavior Within the Family_Confronting the Phenomenon Requires Educational, Psychoological, and Social Intervention Beyond Legal Solutions.
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Palestinian Woman Consumed by Cancer Awaits Medical Referral for Treatment Abroad
"Islam Arafat, cancer-stricken and immobile, lives in a Gaza tent. She holds a referral but can't leave, waiting for treatment as pain consumes her."
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Renewed Shelling and Suspended Services... Ceasefire Violations Raise Fears Among Sweida Residents
The city of Sweida is witnessing renewed escalation despite ceasefire agreements, exacerbating civilian suffering and threatening education and basic services amid growing fears of widening violence and its humanitarian and psychological repercussions.
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Misyār Marriage... A Distorted Marriage Based on Commodifying Women and Depriving Them of Their Rights
Klistan Mohammed, head of the Human Rights Office in Halabja, Kurdistan Region, warned that the lack of clarity and regulation around Misyār marriage could open the door to the exploitation of women and expose families to social and legal problems.
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Long Distances and Long Waits... The Journey of Fetching Water Weighs Heavily on Women in Yemen
In Yemeni villages, the journey of obtaining water has become a daily burden shouldered primarily by women and girls, amid arduous distances and long waits, threatening their health and limiting their opportunities for education, work, and a safe life.
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Women's Solidarity Initiatives Accompany Survivors of Algeria's Fires
Beyond the casualty figures of Algeria's Jijel, Bejaia, and Tizi Ouzou fires, survivors' hospital suffering is met by solidarity initiatives offering essential supplies and support.
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Human Rights Activist: Political and Economic Crises Multiply Burdens on Women in the Kurdistan Region
Women's rights activist Begerd Mohammed warns that Kurdistan's political and economic crises burden women, urging institutional reform and more jobs.
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Reproducing the Patriarchal Gaze in Language and Folk Art
Popular songs and literature frequently disguise misogyny as praise or comedy, defining widows only through men and normalizing patriarchal stereotypes.
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Sexual Violence Threatens Children's Mental Health in Sudan Amid Conflict's Repercussions
As the conflict in Sudan continues, concerns are growing over sexual violence against children and its long term psychological, social, and health effects, amid challenges of documentation, treatment, and some families' refusal to disclose these cases.
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From Destroying Civilization to Misogynistic Statements... Where Is Afghanistan Heading?
The statements of Abdullah Sarhadi, the former Taliban governor of Bamiyan province, once again open the door to discussions about the destruction of the Buddha statues in Bamiyan, and about the movement's view of cultural heritage and women.
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Every Day a New Battle... Palestinian Woman Struggles to Provide Food and Medicine for Her Children
After losing her husband before her eyes and being forced to flee with her four children, Nihad Abu Salah found herself alone in the face of hunger, disease, and displacement, while her children suffer from malnutrition.
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Teachers: The News Syria Must Not be Built on Restricting peoples’ Languages
The decision by the Ministry of Education in the Syrian Interim Government regarding the allocation of classes for teaching Kurdish and including its grade in student’s overall average has sparked widespread debate in Rojava.
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Gynecologist: Delayed Medical Check-ups Worsen Common Diseases and Delay Treatment Opportunities
Dr. Marwa Mohammed warns of the increase in women’s health issues and diseases, stressing that delaying doctor visits,necessary examinations lead to disease detection at advanced stages, making treatment more difficult, reducing recovery chances.
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Afghan Hairstylists Defy Taliban Restrictions with Secret Work
The ban on women's beauty salons in Afghanistan has pushed hairdressers and beauticians to work in secret; yet some continue to resist the restrictions imposed by the Taliban.
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“Al Shatt” …Hend Al-Khadri Brings Life Back to Gaza’s Shore from the Rubble of War
Amid the rubble of war and the tents of displaced people, Hend Al-Khadri is trying to restore some aspects of life on Gaza’s shore through the “Al Shatt” rest area, which she built using recycled materials recovered from the rubble.
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Physical Therapy in Rojava… Growing Need and Limited Centers
Amid the represussions of war and difficult health conditions in Rojava, the need for physical therapy services is increasing, while specialized centers remain limited.
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Cyber Blackmail... Fear of Stigma Traps Victims, Early Reporting Is a Lifeline
"Cyber blackmail risks against women are rising as exploiters fuel fear and silence, worsening trauma and costs. Digital awareness and swift action are urgent."
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“Grandma of Photos” … Hana Saman and Archiving the Old Face of Sulaymaniyah
In the old markets and alleys of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan Region, young Hana Saman wanders with her camera, capturing photos of children, the elderly, and the city’s old places, trying to preserve a part of the city’s memories for future generations.