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Erdogan accused of courting “conservative cults” with controversial move.
The Campaign to Silence Turkish Journalists
Prosecutions, house arrest and travel bans among multiple threats deployed by the state.
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As we celebrate achievement, we remember that there is much more to do.
Iraq: Justice for Survivors as Activists Overturn Taboos
“They think being a good woman means you must be silent.”
Can Women Speak Out in Lebanon?
The country’s social, legal and political systems are all built along patriarchal lines.
Libya: “Failure is Never the End – It is the Start of Success”
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Syria: Shame and Silence
The regime knew what it was doing when it added sexual violence to its arsenal of weapons.
Why Local Voices Matter
The real heroes are those on the ground, fighting to bring truth to light.
Egypt's Invisible Revolution
A profound social and cultural transformation continues, despite a sustained assault on political freedom.
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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.
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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.