A new study by CIR reveals that open source research is a field defined by innovation but also imbalance when it comes to gender equality. It presents concrete recommendations for how to strengthen gender sensitivity and inclusion as essential for relevant, accurate, and ethically grounded investigations.

Known as the PVPV Law - the Taliban's sweeping piece of legislation reinforced existing restrictions on human rights and has introduced new ones that could affect virtually all aspects of Afghans’ lives.

After our recent videos on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in Ethiopia were flooded with online hate speech, we decided to investigate what was being said, and why.

Driven to leave Ethiopia by relentless online abuse, wellness expert and influencer Lella Misikir’s story exposes the harsh reality of technology-facilitated gender-based violence in Ethiopia.

CIR's research reveals how unchecked online abuse, harmful stereotypes, and mockery are driving Ethiopian women and girls out of public life.

Report of house searches, arrests, and intimidation of beauticians.

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.