Pakistan's Christians have long been marginalised and pushed into sewer cleaning work. Now, some are fighting back.

Written by Saad Zuberi.

Read by Laura Lockwood.

In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war.

Written by Verena Hoelzl.

Read by Richard Martin.

How a flourishing underground subculture is providing a welcome escape from the realities of war.

Written by Nils Adler.

Read by Xzavian Wrushen.

Partners caught on different sides of the yearlong conflict reflect on how it has affected their relationships.

Written by Pearly Jacob.
Read by Emma Jones. 

Despite the dangers of war, many winemakers have continued to operate, buoyed by growing demand for local wines.

Written by Nils Adler.

Read by Pete Ferrand. 

After fleeing the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, the former head of a girls' school in Kabul tries to make a new life in Canada.

Written by Mellissa Fung.

Read by Laura Lockwood. 

In Taliban's Afghanistan, Hazara cousins, both blast victims who loved to read and learn, inspire an outdoor library - and new readers.

Written by Ruchi Kumar. 

Read by Erica Sand. 

As clandestine networks form to support women, they look to Central America for a road map -- and a warning.

This story was written by Delaney Nolan and read by Annie M Dylan.

Reporting for this story was supported by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Reproductive Rights Reporting Fund.