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IWPR-Trained Journalist Killed in Helmand

Reporter had defied death threats to continue covering Taliban operations.
IWPR Condemns Arrest of Prominent Vietnamese Journalist

Pham Doan Trang detained hours after the annual US-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue.
Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet

Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.
China's Post-Covid-19 Plans for Central Asia

Online event looks at how pandemic will affect future economic interests in the region.
Ethnic Kazaks Flee Chinese Crackdown

More than 1,000 families returned to Kazakstan in the first six months of this year.

Afghan Media Criticised for Frivolous Content

14 Mar 18

Broadcasters warned against undermining Afghan values.

Families Flee IS in Northern Afghanistan

Qamaruddin Poya Aziz

14 Mar 18

Aid agencies under pressure to provide food, shelter and education to those seeking refuge.

A student reads aloud at a school in Paktika province. (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Presidential Backing for Afghan School Initiative

Khairuddin Zaki

12 Mar 18

Cost-effective mud brick buildings could accommodate many more students.

A cellphone and communications tower rises from a modest urban landscape in Shinwar, Afghanistan. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

Overnight Ban on Telecoms in Afghan Provinces

Arzo Mohammadai

12 Mar 18

Insurgents order shut down to avoid being tracked by security forces.

Project Highlight

Afghanistan: Action Follows IWPR Report on Harassment

9 Mar 18

Reporters thanked for tackling critical and sensitive subject.

Soldiers with the Afghan National Army at an outpost in Momand Valley. (Photo: Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images)

Investigation

Anger Over Payment Delays to Families of Fallen Afghans

Sahibdad Hamdard

8 Mar 18

Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.

IWPR reporter Mina Habib. (Photo: IWPR)

Afghanistan: Female Reporters Hide Their Identities

8 Mar 18

Fear of social exclusion or even violence force many to remain anonymous.

Afghanistan: Action Pledged On Taleban School Takeover

IWPR Afghanistan

5 Mar 18

Officials vow to address concerns over insurgent influence on education.

Afghanistan: Cautious Welcome for Renewed Night Raids

Gul Ahmad Ehsan

28 Feb 18

Recent strikes led by special ops teams deemed a success.

The north-western province of Badghis has many ancient sites and remains. (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Historical Treasures of Afghanistan Squandered

Benafsha Benish

28 Feb 18

Poor security and neglect mean that local sites risk being lost forever.

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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.

Information about our projects

Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan & South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Asia: Afghanistan, Burma, China, Laos, 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