Adele Richter

Tunisia's Poor Record on Gay Rights

Many gays and lesbians in Tunisia hide their sexual orientation for fear of disappointing their families. Those who do live openly are often vulnerable to assault.

Homosexuals in Tunisia must often live a double life.
Walking the slackline in the city
Extreme Sports in Iran

For a few Iranian extreme athletes, each abyss is a new challenge waiting to be conquered only with thin ropes and their sense of balance. For slackliners, the lofty heights offer an escape from the strict rules that dominate their ordinary lives.