Human rights

Georgian Laws Discriminate on Transgender Rights

Applying for jobs becomes difficult when a person’s gender identity isn’t as stated in their official paperwork.

Businessman Files Torture Case Against Uzbekistan

Orthodox Christians Mark Easter in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tortured Uzbek Rights Defender Freed as Health Worsens

Uzbek Authorities Round Up Suspected Islamists

Afghanistan: The Forgotten Victims documentary

IWPR documentary sheds light on the war crimes and other abuses committed over two decades of Afghan conflict.

The Forgotten Victims: Conversation With the Film Makers

Interviews with IWPR staff involved in film, and reactions from public screenings in Afghanistan.

Turkmen Politician Released From Jail

No Political Will to Fix Kazakstan's Broken Prison System

Recently released human rights activist describes conditions on the inside, and the reasons why the authorities prefer repression to other options.

The Forgotten Victims - Trailer

Trailer for IWPR documentary on war crimes committed in Afghanistan over two decades.