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We never heard of such thing during a war; usually airplanes drop bombs and [this] airplane is dropping love letters.
Iraqi citizen from Baghdad
Giving Voice
IWPR is training a new generation of social media influencers across Central Asia to spread tolerance and counter violent extremism.
I was able to persuade families that it was a good thing to give their girls an education.
Yusufhon Zakaria
Giving Voice
Media and NGO alliance reveals extent to which the issue affects country’s online information space.
As a result of one of C-Informa's first investigations, Twitter closed nearly 150 accounts dedicated to distributing propaganda.
Giving Voice
IWPR gives voice to people at the frontlines of conflict and transition to help them drive change.
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Giving Voice, Driving Change
IWPR reporting project provides unique insight and access to historic opportunity to see justice done for wartime atrocities.
IWPR's Justice Report is extremely relevant for western audiences, both professional and the general public… [and] a source of factual information and analysis.
Iryna Skosar
Driving Change
Moldova story leads to international legal cooperation in anti-corruption case.
Disinformation is the main driver of instability.
Tatiana Puiu
Driving Change
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.
In IWPR's Open Minds, we students learned how to express ourselves and the problems of others through the media. We learned so much in the trainings.
Malala Yousafzai
Driving Change
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.
Syrians in Turkey Want to Go Home – But How?
Despite jubilation over the fall of the Assad regime, many refugees fear the uncertainty of return to a war-ravaged country.
Democracy in Eastern Europe Faces Another Crisis
Protesters in Georgia are trying to stem Putin’s growing influence in the region.











World Press Freedom Day 2025

A Guide for the Ukrainian Public
Reporting War Crimes Trials in Ukraine




















International Women's Day 2025
Ukraine: The Reckoning Project Reaches Millions
Testimonies form basis of articles and multimedia packages in world-renowned publications as well as a future resource of potential war crimes evidence.
Countering New Security Challenges in Moldova
Enhancing resilience requires the combined efforts of authorities, civil society and media.
Supporting Investigative Skills, Debunking Disinformation
IWPR projects build advanced fact-checking and analysis abilities among journalists in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
Decolonising Central Asia
Russian influence remains strong across fields including culture, economy and media consumption.
Ukrainian Journalists Connect at IWPR Event
Workshop provides opportunity to network and share expertise away from the frontline.
Moldova: Learning Key Skills to Counter Disinformation
Training events cover advanced fact-checking, conflict sensitive communication and open-source intelligence.
Boosting Women’s Role in Peace and Security
Eastern Neighbourhood scheme aims to empower projects in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova.
Ukraine: IWPR Emergency Medical Training
Odesa workshop provides journalists and rights defenders with key safety and security skills.

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.



























































































































































































![Lyudmila on the doorstep of her house in Avdiivka. “Victor and I received this land slot from the [coke] plant. There was a pasture. We were young, strong. I remember on the first of May, on holidays, we cleared everything here and began to build the house.” (February 3, 2022) Lyudmila on the doorstep of her house in Avdiivka. “Victor and I received this land slot from the [coke] plant. There was a pasture. We were young, strong. I remember on the first of May, on holidays, we cleared everything here and began to build the house.” (February 3, 2022)](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_glossy+ret_img/https://iwpr.net/sites/default/files/styles/focus_main_image_932_x_580_/public/images/story/ukraine-Elderly%20People%20On%20the%20Frontline%2002-A%20Stepanov.jpg?h=41f55a5b)





























































































![Viktor Sytnykin in the yard of his house. He is clinging on to the hope that the body of his 90-year-old mother Natalia will be identified. "I don't believe [the Russians] will be punished, but I want my mother to have at least a grave," the former forest ranger said. Viktor Sytnykin in the yard of his house. He is clinging on to the hope that the body of his 90-year-old mother Natalia will be identified. "I don't believe [the Russians] will be punished, but I want my mother to have at least a grave," the former forest ranger said.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_glossy+ret_img/https://iwpr.net/sites/default/files/styles/focus_main_image_932_x_580_/public/images/story/ukraine-Izyum-essay-15-D-Pavlov.jpg?h=200fd47e)








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.
Lindsey Hilsum
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.
Dr Karin von Hippel
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.
Samantha Power
In the News
Reza H Akbari, IWPR Programme Manager
Daniella Peled, IWPR Managing Editor
Janine di Giovanni, IWPR US Governance Committee Member
Tom O'Connor