Growing Support for Taleban Talks
Analysts see political engagement with insurgents as best prospect for securing peace.
IWPR Iraq Reporters Acclaimed
Iraqi trainees win prestigious German journalism award.
Iraq: May ‘08
IWPR story on “mobile phone abuse” said to have prompted Kurdish lawmakers to look at ways of tackling the problem.
Nuclear Sanctions Have Limited Effect
Government uses steps taken by international community to explain away domestic economic problems of its own making.
Reformers Struggle for Impact in Parliament
Diverse opposition forces have yet to find a leader and message that will unite them.
Damascus 'Very Cooperative' in War on Terror
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Iraqi Kidnap Victims' Wives Face Financial Struggle
Women whose husbands go missing find it difficult to obtain government aid.
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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.
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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.