Human Rights Debate Contrasts East and West
When former Soviet diplomat Ishenbay Abdurazakov addressed students in the Kyrgyz capital, talk turned to the issue of whether western human rights values apply in this Central Asian state.
Youth Debate Role in Driving Social Change
Nuraim Ryskulova reports on a national youth camp where young people gathered from all over Kyrgyzstan to discuss how they could change their country for the better.
Greens Protest Over Georgian Airport Plans
Environmentalists oppose controversial hub close to Black Sea nature reserve.
Armenia Surprised by Anti-Russian Agitation
Emails and text messages seek to spark campaign over military bases.
International Justice/ICTY: Oct/Nov ‘09
Leading human rights activist says IWPR’s even-handed coverage of Karadzic trial important in Serbia where much media reporting on Hague cases is selective.
Concern at High Maternal Mortality Rates in Kyrgyzstan
Healthcare system under scrutiny as increasing numbers of women die in childbirth.
Abkhazia Sees Tourism Boom
Russians flock to breakaway territory despite accommodation shortage and poor service.
Caucasus: Oct/Nov ‘09
IWPR Karabakh workshop participants find out how web journalism can enhance work of journalists and activists.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.