Project Updates

Round-up of news and developments in IWPR programmes around the world.

First place in IWPR Armenia journalism contest went to Suren Stepanyan, who had joined the army since submitting his entry. (Photo: IWPR)
Project Highlight
Judges agree many applicants need more help to raise journalistic standards.
Idrak Abbasov (right) receiving his award. (Photo: Index On Censorship)
Project Highlight
Idrak Abbasov receives journalism prize at Index on Censorship ceremony.
Journalist Idrak Abbasov inspects the damage after an attack on his family home in September 2011. (Photo: Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety, Azerbaijan)
Project Highlight
Azerbaijani reporter hailed for courage in highlighting human rights issues despite repeated threats.
Debating the implications of intrusive web legislation, Tbilisi, October 2011. (Photo: IWPR)
Project Highlight
Reporters voice concern at police powers to snoop online.
Trainer Zeynal Mammadli leads a session in Baku, December 2011. (Photo: IWPR)
Project Highlight
Local NGOs work on presentation, new media and getting the message out to a broader constituency.
Darina Seitova supports her family by begging. (Photo: Shorena Latatia)
Reporting Impact
Work under way to issue identification papers allowing access to public services.
Reporting Impact
IWPR story found that owing to hurried nature of changes, children’s conditions had often worsened.
Reporting Impact
Parliamentary committee takes fresh look at new fostering system.
Yvonne (Joanna) Botteau Jacques at her home in Murguzalli. (Photo: Sabuhi Mammadli)
Reporting Impact
Trip to France seemed impossible dream, but IWPR coverage will help Yvonne Botteau Jacques head for Lyons after nearly 70 years away.
Reporting Impact
Officials silent on funding crisis facing children’s homes.