Armenia’s Energy Security Faces Frosty Relations with Russia
Lacking fossil fuels, Armenia leans on Russian gas and oil for most of its needs.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Tanzania: Ethiopian Migrants Languish in Prison
Many remain trapped in detention due to a lack of resources to deport them.
Shor: Moscow’s Man in Moldova
Life in exile has not hindered the fugitive magnate’s political powers.
A Victim-Centred Approach to Prosecuting Sexual Violence
Ukraine is implementing dedicated policies including safeguarding and psychological assistance.
Russian Major General Accused of Ordering Abuses
Detainees were allegedly held in refrigerators and denied food and medical treatment.
Tuesday, 12 December ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
A Body in the Forest
Court hears evidence of the circumstances surrounding the death of a 32-year-old Ukrainian man who went missing in the Bucha district.
Integrating OSINT into Justice Processes
A Bellingcat initiative explores the admissibility and weight of open source evidence in the prosecution of war crimes.
Reporting War Crimes Trials in Ukraine
Helping Syrian Journalists Stay Safe
New online resource provides one-stop-shop for reporters working in danger zones.
Making Sense of Georgia's Pankisi Region
Journalists have heard the stories of fighters going off to Syria. Now they’ve had a chance to visit an area said to be a hotbed of radical Islam.
Sudan: Women's Rights Radio for Nuba Mountains
Local reporters contribute to making shows relevant, and “listener groups” help make sure they are.
Caucasus Journalists Focus on New Rail Project
Cross-border railway could tie region into trade with Europe, but there's been little discussion of it locally.
Rwanda: Building Media Regulation
A member of the media regulation body outlines successes and challenges.
Commemorating World Press Freedom Day
As risks to journalists increase, fundamental belief in free media remains strong.
Covering Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan
Series of events designed to create common ground between journalists and human rights community.
IWPR Films Tell Stories of Serb Civilian Deaths in Bosnia
“No excuses for silence,” audience at film screening is told.
IWPR Grant Awards for Rwanda Creative Industries
"We were always looking for someone who would invest in us and grow with us," grantee says.

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.