Holding on in the Magical Forest
Tough terrain makes the attack - and defence - of the Lyman pocket a challenging prospect for both sides.
Ukraine’s Uncertain Prospects
Two years into the full-scale war, a nation grapples with questions over international support, military capacity and its own unity.
Russian Soldier To Face Trial for Murdering Supermarket Guard
Case will proceed after Kyiv court of appeal accepts prosecutor's objections over procedural shortcomings.
Tuesday, 12 March ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Tanzania: How Fetching Firewood Risks Women’s Lives
In rural areas, collecting fuel is not only exhausting, but leaves women vulnerable to violence and sexual abuse.
Moldova’s Women Mayors
Local elections see growing representation as candidates defy barriers.
Romania: Defying Kompromat
“I couldn’t be bribed or stopped with death threats, but maybe I was supposed to be embarrassed enough by intimate pictures to be silenced.”
Ugandan Women Risk Their Lives to Access Abortion
“Many girls are dying because we have chosen to ignore them.”
Afghanistan: “I Have Learned to Never Give Up”
What helps me keep going is my belief in our mission to empower women journalists to report on what is happening under the Taleban.
Reporting War Crimes Trials in Ukraine
Georgia: Enduring Legacy for IWPR Radio
Regional stations continue to play a key role addressing local issues and reaching community audiences.
Mosul's First Peace Festival
Hugely popular event highlights city’s rehabilitation and recovery.
New Round of Training for Iraqi Activists
Graduates have gone on to lead innovative social media and activist campaigns.
IWPR Hosts Syrian Women for Netherlands Tour
A rare opportunity to hear first-hand stories of life inside the conflict.
IWPR Hosts Syrian Women on Landmark US Tour
A rare opportunity to hear perspectives which remain largely uncovered.
Karabakh's April War, One Year Later
Diplomatic efforts have stalled with little progress in sight.
Women Building Peace in the South Caucasus
Platform helps activists and writers from conflict regions come together.
IWPR Boosts Online Security for Women Activists
Training aims to build and strengthen digital skills and institutional resilience.

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.