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Global Voices

New Iraqi Law Threatens to Strangle Dissent

Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
Karabakh: Will Turkey's Fierce Support of Azerbaijan Pay Off?

Erdogan’s stance broadly backed by both the public and his political opposition.
Iran's Balancing Act on Karabakh

Tehran has a complex game to play as it struggles not to take sides.
Beirut Burns With Rage and Grief

Citizens know that corruption and incompetence created this apocalyptic disaster.
Syria: Empowering Women Through Journalism

“We fight a criminal regime as well as society’s restrictions.”

Video

Reviving the Heritage of Homs

Tarek Badrakhan

10 Oct 17

A popular folklore tradition is being celebrated once again.

Teaching sewing in the Darna workshop located in the al-Mashahd neighbourhood in Aleppo. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

Stealing My Daughter's Earrings

9 Oct 17

There was no other way to give us a chance for a new life.

No to Losing a Generation. (Photo: Nisreen al-Ahmed)

No to Losing a Generation

Nisrine al-Ahmad

6 Oct 17

The scheme that's helping students return to education.

A woman holding bread in the al-Firdaous neighbourhood. (Photo: Hussam Kuwaifatiah)

When the Army Stole my Father's Car

6 Oct 17

Regime soldiers took away our only means of support.

Moslawi traditional band playing music from the 19th century. (Photo: IWPR)

Project Highlight

Mosul's First Peace Festival

IWPR Iraq

4 Oct 17

Hugely popular event highlights city’s rehabilitation and recovery.

A woman from Idlib countryside shopping in the market. (Photo: IWPR)

Should I Marry my Husband's Brother?

11 Sep 17

A war widow is faced with an agonising decision.

The Perils of Cousin Marriage

1 Sep 17

Families who follow this traditional practice risk passing on serious genetic conditions.

Al-Dala square in Maarrat al-Nu'man city where killings and abductions are frequent. (Photo: Dareen Hassan)

Idlib Residents Complain of Crime Surge

1 Sep 17

Rumours spread that the regime is intentionally sowing chaos to destabilise opposition-held areas.

Women learning how to read and write in a literacy courses in the Idlib countryside. (Photo: IWPR)

Ghufran's Story: From Teacher to Wanted Woman

Darine al-Khaled

22 Aug 17

An abrupt end to one woman's beloved career.

Children paint inside the Psychological Support Centre in Aleppo’s Bustan al-Qasr neighbourhood. (Photo: Mujahid Abu al-Jud)

How a Tent Became a School

18 Aug 17

Preventing an illiteracy "time bomb".

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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