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.
Kibera's Unsung Hero
Despite widespread fears of violence in the Nairobi slum, the general election in March went off peacefully.
Tajikistan to Ban Cousin Marriage
Formal prohibition unlikely to stamp out widespread tradition.
Life in a Cuban Jail
Journalist Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias speaks about his own experiences, and the mistreatment of other prisoners.
Cuba Grants Prison Access on Own Terms
First visit in years highlights lack of regular outside monitoring.
Georgian Women Seek Fair Maternity Terms
Proposed changes ban arbitrary dismissal during maternity, but activists also want better pay and conditions.
Demand for Helmand Schools to Reopen
With security improving, tens of thousands of children are still prevented from resuming their education.
ICC Faces PR Battle in Kenya
Court may find it harder to pursue outreach activities now that two suspects hold high office.
Dutchbat Soldier Recalls Summary Killing
Witness describes how Serb troops took man aside and shot him, and later how his own UN unit handed over its weapons.
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.