Léa Bouchoucha is a French journalist interested in multimedia storytelling and foreign affairs reporting with a particular focus on global politics, conflict, human and women's rights. She graduated with a degree in political science from Sorbonne University and in journalism from New York University.
While Turkey has officially welcomed Syrian refugees, this video explores the circumstances in which many of the women and children are living. Some refugees say they face discrimination and violence.
As official “guests” in Turkey women trained as pharmacists and lawyers cannot find comparable employment. For less-educated, rural women, the conditions can be deplorable.
Turkey's 12th annual gay pride march on June 29 featured plenty of outrage over hate crimes and discrimination against lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender people. But for Iranians, the country is still a haven.