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Fear follows displaced families

For families on both sides of the Karabakh conflict, New Year’s has become an annual reminder of the homes they have lost.

Fear

19 December, 2019

teenageERROR

Sixteen-year-old Alex struggles to find his place in conservative Armenian society. Many people do not accept him, or his style of dressing: his dyed hair, face tattoos and clothing are seen as an affront to traditional values.Alex finds himself spending a lot of time a...

Fear

16 December, 2019

I am illegal

I left my homeland in 2016 to escape homophobia, the pressure from society and the hatred, violence and aggression against homosexual people that exists there.

Fear

13 December, 2019

Women behind the pink ribbon

Breast cancer is the most common, and the most deadly, form of cancer in Georgia.  While early detection can save lives – Mari Bobokhia's cancer is in remissio...

Fear

11 December, 2019

Azerbaijan’s workers are always on thin ice

With a large grey economy and poorly observed labour laws, Azerbaijanis who lose their jobs have little hope of recourse.

Fear

5 December, 2019

Creating a new home in a new land

When Teona Kasareli, 47, left Georgia 13 years ago, she had a single goal: earn money. She did not plan on making Italy her home and she certainly did not plan on he...

Fear

4 December, 2019
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