Crimea: War Shrouded by Moscow’s Propaganda Fog
With Ukrainian news sites blocked, disinformation shapes people’s perception of events.
Mykolaiv: A Garrison Town Digs In
The port is the lynchpin of an expected Russian strategy to seize the entire coast.
How Two Friends Evacuated 700 People From Mariupol
“We felt a terrible sense of guilt that we were safe, and there were people left in danger.”
Armenia’s Growing Foster Families
Ministry of labour and social affairs promotes alternative to placing vulnerable young people in orphanages or children’s homes.
Ukraine: How Russia is Emptying the World’s Breadbasket
Moscow is accused of using hunger as a weapon as it blocks ports, bombs storage facilities and takes grain reserves.
How Kharkiv’s Media Adapted to War
Production continues, despite almost no revenue and the constant danger of physical - and cyber – attack.
Azerbaijani Journalist Threatened Over High-Profile Trial
Rights organisations maintain that systematic lack of action in investigating such crimes serves to empower perpetrators.
Protests Reignite in Tajikistan’s Restive Region
Authorities struggle to contain anger over a citizen’s unexplained death in detention.
The Sisters Torn Apart by Russia’s Invasion
While some Ukrainians flee shelling and occupation, those living beyond Russian lines do not believe civilians are being targeted.
Ukraine: The Clinic in an Underground Car Park
Volunteer medical centre can provide everything from dressings to surgery.
Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change
Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.
Kyiv Residents Defy Risks to Return
“We are incredibly happy; we love our life, our country and this city."
Back to the USSR: May 9 in Ukraine’s Occupied Territories
Russians bring back Soviet-era symbols to mark a militaristic holiday that fails to credit other nations for their role in defeating Nazi Germany.
Transnistria Cancels May 9 Parade Over Mysterious Explosions
A series of blasts in Moldova’s separatist region have heightened fears of regional destabilisation.
Ukraine Crisis Imperils Abkhazia
Experts believe that Moscow is now aiming to divert resources, given the heavy costs of its ongoing invasion.
Turkmenistan: Car and Beauty Bans Further Erode Women’s Rights
Fresh prohibitions have crushed hopes that newly appointed 40-year-old president Serdar Berdymukhamedov would pursue a more enlightened path.
Ukraine Voices
The Ukraine Voices project supports Ukrainian journalists reporting on the Russian invasion of their country.









Marie Colvin’s Books Donated to Mosul Library
Collection to serve as the basis for new centre to inspire future researchers and reporters from the Iraqi city.
Countering Disinformation in Moldova
Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
IWPR Hosts Third Annual LEADx
Programme’s support for emerging leaders across Eastern Partnership particularly important in light of Ukraine war.
Reporting Covid-19 in Africa
Fake news, conspiracies and bad science mean that many are missing out on the care they need.
Myanmar: IWPR Asked to Help UN War Crimes Investigation
Request follows on from two-year project monitoring, reporting and analysing online hate speech.
CABAR.Asia Brings Together New Generation of Experts
The six-day event gave practitioners further tools to provide reliable analysis and reporting.
How Should Central Asia Deal With Afghanistan?
International experts discuss potential threats and opportunities to stabilise ongoing tensions.
IWPR Congratulates Nobel Prizewinner Maria Ressa
In the Philippines, local and independent media continues to be under siege.
Afghanistan After the Collapse: What Next?
International experts discuss the implications of the country’s fall to the Taleban.
Kenya: the Quiz Show Combatting Covid-19
Innovative TV format helps dispel fake news and fear-mongering around the virus.
Syria: Using Detention As Collective Punishment
Campaigners call for continued international activism to pressure Damascus.
Nigeria: How Does Faith Affect Disinformation?
Conspiracy theories spreads by religious leaders have far-reaching impact.
Nigeria: No, the Covid-19 Vaccine Won’t Turn You Into A Vampire.
How one reporter calmly combatted disinformation spread by a religious leader.
Kenya: Dispelling Myths About Vaccines and Male Virility
Mombasa reporter describes how solid research and frank conversations can combat Covid-19 disinformation.
Debunking Africa’s Covid-19 Conspiracies
IWPR project uses open source intelligence and investigative techniques to probe some of the most prevalent fake news stories.

Roza Eftekhari – a Tribute
IWPR mourns long-time friend and colleague who made a profound contribution to regional democracy.
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.
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.
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.
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