Ukraine Watches in Fear as Russian Mobilisation Continues
Moscow’s threat of invasion may aim to win concessions, but the momentum for violence continues to build.
Afghanistan’s Peace Must be Inclusive
As talks reach a crucial stage, Afghan and international politicians should not repeat the mistakes of the past.
Young Cubans Lose Hope Amid Economic Crisis
A whole generation of fledgling entrepreneurs have been trapped by uncertainty.
Can Armenia’s Political Truce Last?
Early elections and a new chief-of-staff unlikely to resolve ongoing crisis.
Ukraine Antagonises China, While Pleasing the US
Move to nationalise aviation firm interpreted as a sign Kyiv views Washington as a more useful strategic partner than Beijing.
Quo Vadis, Bosnia?
Oscar-nominated film reminds us that, 25 years after Srebrenica, coexistence is far from harmonious.
Azerbaijan’s Children Let Down by Online Learning
Inadequate infrastructure and miscommunication have dogged more than a year of remote schooling.
IWPR SPOTLIGHT
International Women's Day 2021
IWPR works to champion issues of women’s rights around the globe while supporting female reporters in sometimes challenging environments. Our journalists, editors and partners not only highlight inequalities and abuses but also celebrate the achievements of women driving change in their own societies.
"Women are on the frontlines, and International Women’s Day is a pause to celebrate inspiration and achievement. But it should also be an opportunity to recognize urgency and risk – there are gains, but there is much more to do."
Anthony Borden
IWPR Founder & Executive Director
Iraq: Justice for Survivors as Activists Overturn Taboos
“They think being a good woman means you must be silent.”
Fighting for Change in Belarus
Female students, some now living in exile, have been at the forefront of the protest movement.
Georgia: Female Farmers Dig Deep
A small but growing number of women are breaking into the male-dominated field of agriculture.
Can Women Speak Out in Lebanon?
The country’s social, legal and political systems are all built along patriarchal lines.
Challenge for Change
As we celebrate achievement, we remember that there is much more to do.
Afghanistan: “They Are Trying to Silence Women Forever.”
IWPR trainee warns that rising threats risk destroying the gains of nearly two decades.
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.
Georgia: Journalist Wins Peace Prize With First-Ever Article
Winner hopes to encourage more constructive dialogue around a sensitive issue.
Libya: Caught Between Conflict and Covid-19
Research highlights unique gender component of ongoing economic and health emergency.
Cambodia: Combatting COVID-19 Misinformation
Radio call-in show unpicks fake news and conspiracy theories around the virus.
Syria: Empowering Women Through Journalism
“We fight a criminal regime as well as society’s restrictions.”
Covering Coronavirus in Cuba
Regime mismanagement and fake news continues to fuel the crisis.
IWPR Trainees Receive Bosnian Prize
Reporters honoured for work on those facing discrimination and exclusion.
Central Asia: Imams Turn Influencers
Ground-breaking IWPR programme trains moderate clerics to combat extremist propaganda online.
IWPR Holds First-Ever Turkmenistan Training
Workshops included digital journalism, media literacy and fact checking.
Voices for Change for Independent Media in Libya
Libyan media outlets train to produce higher quality and more balanced journalism.
IWPR Investigation Highlighted by Global Network
Article revealed massive corruption in Tajikistan’s car safety system.
Malala's IWPR Roots
Global pioneer for girls’ education began her campaigning work with flagship Pakistan project.
Fighting Corruption in Ukraine
Specialist guide proving key to stamping out graft.
Focus on Nigeria: Dayo Aiyetan
Founder and executive director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting in Nigeria, and IWPR partner on a project bringing media and civil society together to fight human rights abuses.
Focus on Central Asia: Ilkham Umarahunov
IWPR project manager who coordinated a project aimed at preventing violent extremism and training religious leaders in how to use social media to communicate with young people.
Focus on Lebanon: Vanessa Bassil
The founder & president of the Media Association for Peace in Lebanon which works with IWPR on Aswat Horra, a regional freedom of expression project.
Central Asia: The Power of Conflict and Protest
Online event assesses the regional lessons and consequences of political dispute.
Covering Coronavirus in Cuba
IWPR’s network of reporters in Cuba are defying one of the most repressive media environments in the world to expose mass government disinformation over the Covid-19 crisis.
"These stories can be presented as the ultimate testimonies of the difficult times experienced by all Cubans."
IWPR contributor from Cuba
Central Asia: Imams Turn Influencers
IWPR is training a new generation of social media influencers across Central Asia to spread tolerance and counter violent extremism.
Malala's IWPR Roots
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai began her campaigning work as a 12-year-old IWPR trainee in a Pakistani programme empowering young people through public debate and dialogue.
editor's picks
Cuba: Childbirth Policy Endangers Mothers and Babies
New protocols introduced to reduce the number of caesareans may be putting lives at risk.
Karabakh: Hatred and Euphoria Are Fuelling Madness
Independent, dissenting Azerbaijani voices have never been so ostracised.
Azerbaijan’s Coronavirus Cover Up
Officials obscure systemic failings – aided by an uncritical media.
New Iraqi Law Threatens to Strangle Dissent
Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
Rwanda: How Trade in Banned Alcohol Wrecks Lives
Investigation reveals that police collusion fuels lucrative smuggling industry.
Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet
Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.
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