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Could China Be Softening Stance on Kazak, Kyrgyz Minorities?

Mass release of detainees stirs hopes that international criticism may be working.
Tajikistan: Afghan Refugees Feel Secure - But Poor

Although people are friendly, there are few job opportunities.
Afghanistan: Children or Brides?

More than half of all reported weddings in north east region involves a minor.
Women Sidelined from Services in Afghan Province

Tribal justice processes are the only remaining choice for most.
Regional Efforts Grow for Afghan Peace

Praise for latest talks supporting peace negotiations between Kabul and the Taleban.

Afghanistan: The Teenage Girls on Tramadol

30 May 18

Opioid pain medication proves popular among young female students.

Muslim Scholars Tackle Afghan Violence

Khan Mohammad Danishjo

30 May 18

Conflict deemed as un-Islamic by experts in Indonesia summit.

Ahmed Shah (right) receives a certificate on completing a three-day IWPR training in investigative journalism in October, 2017. (Photo: IWPR)

Afghanistan: Tributes Paid to Murdered IWPR Contributor

IWPR Afghanistan

3 May 18

Killing took place on the country’s deadliest ever day for journalists.

Deadliest Day for Afghan Media

IWPR Afghanistan

2 May 18

Reporters rally to insist that they will not be intimidated into silence.

Project Highlight

Afghanistan: IWPR Wraps Up Key Investigative Project

Munir Meharaban

23 Apr 18

Event provides forum for participants to network and share experiences.

A man talks on the phone in the western neighbourhood of Kabul known as TV Hill. (Photo: Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images)

Afghans Angry Over Telecom Charges

Gul Ahmad Ehsan

23 Apr 18

Customers in southern province complain that they are being treated unfairly.

Afghanistan: Child Abuse Going Unpunished

20 Apr 18

Locals turn to tribal mediation in the absence of access to formal justice processes.

The Kunar river winds 1,000 miles across Afghanistan. (Photo: John Cantlie/Getty Images)

Action Urged on Afghan Flooding

19 Apr 18

Huge swathes of farmland wiped out by high rainfall and snowmelt.

Historic sites in Nuristan lie in ruins. (Photo: Sahibdad Hamdard)

Historic Afghan Sites Under Threat

Sahibdad Hamdard

10 Apr 18

Ancient temples and gardens in mountainous eastern province risk being lost forever.

Afghan Women Excluded from Public Life

9 Apr 18

A lack of representation has led to a vicious circle of marginalisation.

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IWPR gives voice to people at the frontlines of conflict and transition to help them drive change

IWPR supports local reporters, citizen journalists and civil society activists in three dozen countries in conflict, crisis and transition around the world. We contribute to peace and good governance by strengthening the ability of media and civil society to speak out. We do this by training, mentoring and providing platforms for professional and citizen reporters; building up the institutional capacity of media and civic groups; and working with independent and official partners to remove barriers to free expression, robust public debate and citizen engagement.

Promoting Free Expression: IWPR builds the skills of professional and citizen journalists working in traditional media and in social and new media.
Strengthening Accountability: IWPR supports the capacity of civil society and human rights groups to more effectively advocate for government and institutional accountability.
Building Inclusive Societies: IWPR supports peace and reconciliation in conflict zones around the world.

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Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan & South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Asia: Afghanistan, Burma, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

Europe / Eurasia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Balkans, Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Latin America: Cuba, Regional
Middle East / North Africa: Iraq, Libya, Syria, Tunisia