Protests

Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into broader demands for political change. © Getty Images

On the Streets in Tehran

“Together we were magnificent and dignified. Then the killing began.”

16 Jan 26

People gather during a protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Demonstrations have been ongoing since December, triggered by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial, and have expanded into broader demands for political change. © Getty Images

Iran in Crisis

In this week’s update, read a dispatch from the frontlines of the Iranian protests.

16 Jan 26

Students take part in a demonstration against corruption outside the presidential palace on October 17, 2025 in Manila, Philippines. Filipino Gen Z protesters walked out of their classes on Friday and took part in what they called a “National Day of Action Against Corruption,” amid revelations of massive corruption in multibillion-peso flood control projects that have implicated officials, engineers, contractors, and politicians. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Philippines: “We Want Abusive Officials Jailed”

How ordinary Filipinos are demanding accountability from their government.

31 Oct 25

Students take part in a demonstration against corruption outside the presidential palace on October 17, 2025 in Manila, Philippines. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Do Philippines Anti-Corruption Protests Signal Change?

It is the poorest Filipinos who bear the brunt of natural disasters, compounded by graft and weak risk reduction systems.

31 Oct 25

Police stand to block the entrance to the parliament during a protest over the results of last month's parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia: “We Have Until March”

Opposition politician lays out critical dangers to country's European future.

19 Dec 24

Demonstrators helping each other with effects from tear gas during a protest outside the parliament on November 29, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

When the Georgian Dream Blinked

As protests continue, the ruling party’s consolidation of control continues at a rapid pace.

19 Dec 24

Georgia’s Violent Crackdown on Journalists

Media workers covering the ongoing protests report being directly targeted amid extreme brutality.

11 Dec 24

Demonstrators shoot fireworks at the police officers during a protest outside the parliament on November 29, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia: “This is Our Last Chance to Fight for a European Future”

Young activist describes “anger and hope” of the nightly demonstrations in central Tbilisi.

10 Dec 24

Susan Auma and Robert Adongo, Peter Otieno’s mother and brother, hold his funeral pamphlet. Otieno died from injuries allegedly inflicted by police during protests in Kondele, Kisumu County, on July 12, 2023. © Thomas Mukhwana/IWPR

Kenyans Maimed by the State Demand Accountability

Despite scores of killings during a deadly crackdown on protest, no police officers have been arrested or charged.

8 Nov 24

Plain clothed and uniformed security operatives arrest Sammy Okanya (C) in Kampala on July 23 2024. © Haggai Matsiko/IWPR/Agora

How Uganda Tried to Silence Protest

Young anti-corruption activists tell IWPR of abuse they suffered in police detention.