As the Taliban continue to erode women's rights, many Afghan women have turned to Instagram as a lifeline for community, self-expression and business - while navigating increasing restrictions and abuse.

Designed as a resource for researchers, journalists, and the public, the new hub aims to raise awareness and increase access to gender-focused, open source research on a range of countries and contexts.

Journalists face immense challenges reporting on women’s rights inside Afghanistan. But newsrooms and researchers are leveraging open source techniques to investigate topics such as gender-based violence – shining a light on a range of underreported issues.

Campaign follows ICC investigation into gender-based abuses.

Directive threatens licenses of NGOs defying restrictions, despite informal exceptions.

New Taliban ban ends women's medical education, raising alarm over future healthcare for Afghan women.

We speak to CIR Investigator 'Myla' about her investigations into sexual and gender-based violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Israel, and Lebanon

Insights from CIR's Sudan Witness project on Conflict Related Sexual Violence

When acting Minister Hanafi discussed elements of the law on virtue and vice, misinterpretations spread globally.

How online hate became normalised in Ethiopia

An investigation by CIR’s Myanmar Witness project reveals the civilian harm resulting from a new military offensive.

CIR explains how gendered disinformation works and provides actionable responses for governments and civil society.