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IWPR Iraq senior media adviser Hiwa Osman discusses the growing influence of citizen journalists in Iraq at the IWPR/IREX conference Media Law in Iraq and the Region: Rapid Changes/New Challenges, held March 4-5 in Erbil. Osman used a photo of a young man who recorded crackdowns on demonstrators in Sulaimaniyah to argue that all citizens - not just journalists - require the same protection and rights to information under the law. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)
IWPR Iraq senior media adviser Hiwa Osman discusses the growing influence of citizen journalists in Iraq at the IWPR/IREX conference Media Law in Iraq and the Region: Rapid Changes/New Challenges, held March 4-5 in Erbil. Osman used a photo of a young man who recorded crackdowns on demonstrators in Sulaimaniyah to argue that all citizens - not just journalists - require the same protection and rights to information under the law. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Iraq Event Hears Calls for Media Law Amendment

IWPR/IREX conference in Erbil underlines importance of open access to information.

11 Mar 11

Iraq: Jun/Jul ‘10

IWPR campaign groups unite to bolster advocacy efforts in the country.

11 Aug 10

Afghanistan: Jun/Jul '10

IWPR editor, back from training assignment in Afghanistan, says she’s impressed with the tenacity and bravery of Afghan journalists.

5 Aug 10

Central Asia: Apr/May '10

Local observers praise IWPR reporting on the overthrow of Bakiev for its insight and balance.

30 Jun 10
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