Closed-Door Trial for Russian Soldier Accused of Torturing Police Officers
Due to security concerns, the victims requested the proceedings not be open to the public.
Russian Captain Convicted for Torturing Ukrainian Police Officers
The court classified the victims as civilians who maintained their protective status, rather than combatants.
Russian Soldier Accused of Sexual Assault of Kherson Man
Civilian was among residents held and tortured during the first weeks of the occupation.
Investigating Crimes Against Ukrainian Journalists
NGOs and prosecutors log hundreds of cases of aggression, intimidation and attacks on media workers.
Two Izyum Murder Cases Combined in One Proceeding
One of the alleged victims has never been found; the other was buried in a mass grave.
What Next for Abkhazia?
As the territory prepares to elect its sixth de facto leader, Moscow’s influence looms as large as ever.
Democracy in Eastern Europe Faces Another Crisis
Protesters in Georgia are trying to stem Putin’s growing influence in the region.
Investigating Ecocide in the Kharkhiv Region
Five senior Russian commanders have already been charged over environmental crimes in the oblast.
Georgia: Peace Prize Winners Tell Tales of Reconciliation
“The root of the intractability of the conflict is the alienation between the parties.”
Lekso Award: Supporting Journalism and Human Rights
Pieces highlight plight of vulnerable and underrepresented communities in Georgia.
Preserving Media Freedom Amid Conflict
Round table highlights cases in which heavy-handed officials prevented access to information.
Gender-Sensitive Reporting in Times of War
New guidelines aim to support journalists in producing ethical conflict coverage.
Ukraine: Supporting Civil Society Oversight
Resources will enable public activists, journalists and ordinary citizens to monitor state expenditures and investigate corruption.
New Centre to Tackle Disinformation in Moldova
IWPR launches one-stop shop for media and civil society to address Moldova’s hybrid threats.
Building Resilience Across the Eastern Neighbourhood
BREN aims to strengthen civil society and enhance the inclusion of women and marginalised groups.
Combating Disinformation in Venezuela
Media and NGO alliance reveals extent to which the issue affects country’s online information space.
Georgia: European Youth Parliament Meets
Event provides space for information exchange and debate.

Voices for Change, Africa

Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN)

Countering Disinformation in Moldova













IWPR Women’s Prize for Journalism
IWPR’s inaugural award for outstanding journalism recognises the work of our network of women reporters worldwide. Working in often challenging environments, these journalists face additional threats such as harassment, gender-based violence and systemic misogyny.













World Press Freedom Day 2024
On World Press Freedom Day we focus on local journalists facing myriad challenges in the tireless pursuit of truth and their enduring efforts to bring meaningful change.
Democratic accountability comes from journalists investigating their own societies – IWPR provides a much needed platform and support for those reporting from some of the most dangerous and difficult places in the world.
Disinformation is a major global threat , especially in conflict and post-conflict areas. IWPR performs a vital mission, building up local voices as a bulwark against this challenge.
IWPR fills a critical gap by helping local journalists to focus on human rights and justice issues. In the process, it contributes to democratic transitions, and demonstrates that the best war reporting is not about military conflict, but human consequences.