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Gaza: “Each Day Seems Darker Than the Last”
A Palestinian journalist describes trying to report amid the danger and chaos of the war.
When the News Becomes a Nightmare
The task of journalism is not to have the answers, but rather to be an honest witness.
Gaza War Resonates in the South Caucasus
The region’s geopolitical shift following the Nagorny Karabakh conflict may continue amid the crisis in the Middle East.
Tuesday, 31 October ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Case Launched Over Torture of Former ATO Participants
Summons describes how men were beaten, electrocuted with stun guns and branded with a hot iron before being subjected to forced labour.
War Crimes: Ready for Justice
Ukraine’s strategy aims to establish an effective prosecution system, build capacity and enhance international collaboration – while also prioritising victim support.
DPR Militia Member Convicted of War Crime
Accused man already found guilty of fighting for the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic.
Tuesday, 24 October ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
In the Name of Ukraine
True justice will bring closure, create transparency, sustain democracy and ultimately support national security.
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Kenya: Women Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
Philippines: Single Mothers Continue to Fight Stigma
The notion of family is still strongly influenced by rigid norms in this conservative nation.
Ukraine: War Teens
The lives of hundreds of thousands of young people have been shaped by Russia’s confrontation with Ukraine.
Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?
As Moscow’s grip falters the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.
“Justice is Costly, but Also Priceless.”
Head of Nobel peace prize winning NGO tells IWPR that Ukraine must win a “fundamental battle of values”.
Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change
Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.