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Syria: The Burning Man
From reporting on war in Aleppo to protests in the streets of Paris.
Writing for Syria
“When I see the people I’m reporting on, I can't just give up in despair.”
How Regimes Exploited the Social Media Revolution
The informational ecosystem that enabled dissent is now being used to suppress it.
Iraqi Women Will Not Be Silenced
Wave after wave of protest has shown what freedom of expression really means.
“My Art is a Tool to Defend Freedom”
How one IWPR trainee uses political cartoons as a call for action.
More Than Ever, Lebanon Needs Media Freedom
How can we recover from our crisis and rebuild our country if we cannot speak out?
Sudan’s Struggle For Reform
Many repressive laws have been repealed – but progress is slow.
Yemenis Still Demand Their Rights
Despite their suffering, people refuse to give up on fundamental freedoms.
Bahrain: The Inconvenient Uprising
Our geo-political importance left us side-lined; but this is a long-term struggle.
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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.