Mosul Exodus: Three Faith Groups, One Story
"They left everything behind and ran for their lives.”
Syrians Flock to Digital Security Campaign
Facebook campaign encourages web users to sharpen up online safety skills.
Iraqi Military Pushes Back Into Tal Afar
Insurgents still hold Mosul and other key Sunni towns.
New Digital Security Trainers for Middle East/North Africa
Courses provide skills for trainers to take back to their own countries.
Airstrikes as Iraqi Military Tries to Halt ISIS Advance
Reports of fight-back come as Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric calls for volunteers to fight insurgents.
Large Numbers of Syrian Children in Lebanon Out of School
Refugee families often prefer to have their children work because they need the income.
Digital Attacks on Syrian Activists: Awareness Campaign
Week of activities to inform web users of threats they face and how to address them.
On Syrian Leader's Home Ground, Many Mistrust Election
One voter describes upcoming presidential ballot as a “farce”.
Civil Defence Under Fire in Aleppo
Underpaid rescue workers have inadequate equipment and face huge risks.
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IWPR Women’s Prize for Journalism
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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.