The majority of this work is produced in local languages and, where possible, disseminated via local online and traditional media platforms to impact the communities, countries and regions where they live.
Global Voices presents a selection of this rich global content, which is produced with extensive training and mentoring from IWPR expert teams. Story production itself is a critical component of IWPR’s methodology, combining on-the-job mentoring with opportunities to report and be heard by an international audience.
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.
"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
"Always when I think of press freedom I think of my colleague Jamal Khashoggi... Jamal’s work is not over – it lives on in the spirit of every reporter working to bring truth to light."
Janine di Giovanni
Senior Fellow at Yale University
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.