The majority of this work is produced in local languages and, where possible, disseminated via local online and traditional media platforms to impact the communities, countries and regions where they live.
Global Voices presents a selection of this rich global content, which is produced with extensive training and mentoring from IWPR expert teams. Story production itself is a critical component of IWPR’s methodology, combining on-the-job mentoring with opportunities to report and be heard by an international audience.
IWPR Trains Reporters in Libya's Far East
Advice for under-resourced newsrooms, one-to-one mentoring for editorial staff.
Serbian Police Commander Apologises for Kosovo Killings
In appeals hearing, Vlastimir Djordjevic accepts blame, but asks judges not to hold him responsible for all crimes.
Civilians Not Deliberately Targeted – Karadzic Witness
Prosecutors challenge credentials of ballistics expert who argues Bosnian Serbs were not responsible for Sarajevo shell attacks featured in indictment.
Female Candidates Claim Discrimination in Kenyan Elections
They say underhand tactics were used to discredit their campaigns.
Kenya: Government Must Heal Ethnic Rifts
New leadership needs to move from ethnically-based politics to a more inclusive form of government, experts say.
Syria Urged to Free Rights Activists
Statement calls for immediate release of Mazen Darwish, Hussein Gharir and Hani Zaitani.
Srebrenica Civilians Told "Not to be Afraid"
Witness describes reassurances from Bosnian Serb commanders.
Protests Hit Another Azerbaijani Town
Once again, a minor incident quickly blows up into an expression of wider discontent.
Kazakstan Shrugs Off Human Rights Concerns
Economics count for more than rights, and western governments have little leverage anyway.
Voices for Change, Africa
Countering Disinformation in Moldova
Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN)
IWPR Women’s Prize for Journalism
IWPR’s inaugural award for outstanding journalism recognises the work of our network of women reporters worldwide. Working in often challenging environments, these journalists face additional threats such as harassment, gender-based violence and systemic misogyny.
World Press Freedom Day 2024
On World Press Freedom Day we focus on local journalists facing myriad challenges in the tireless pursuit of truth and their enduring efforts to bring meaningful change.
Editor's Picks
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.