Civil society

A workshop at the Voices for Change launch event in September in Accra. © CJID

Championing Justice and Human Rights in Ghana

Voices for Change equips partners with essential investigative and advocacy tools.

20 Nov 24

Chisinau event hears that “disinformation reached unprecedented levels”. © IWPR

Lessons Learned from Moldova’s Elections

Chisinau event hears that “disinformation reached unprecedented levels”.

14 Nov 24

Participants in the October 4 event are working on 20 investigative reports and civil society-led campaigns on human rights violations across Kenya, ranging from gender-based violence to police brutality and female genital mutilation. © IWPR

Kenya: Media and NGOs Join Forces to Protect Human Rights

A series of investigative reports and civil society-led campaigns will highlight violations and call for action on abuses.

11 Nov 24

Through a series of workshops in August, Roma women community mediators in Chișinău strengthened their skills in legal advocacy, peace and security promotion, inclusive governance, and personal safety. These inspiring leaders are now better equipped to support and protect their communities, both online and offline. © BREN

Moldova: Roma Women Driving Change

Capacity-building programme aims to increase participation in wider peace and security decision-making processes.

18 Sep 24

With its focus on empowering women and marginalised groups, BREN aims to create a ripple effect of change that extends beyond its immediate beneficiaries. © Astrig Agopian/Getty Images

Armenia: Ensuring Women’s Voices Are Heard

Civil society groups participate in building future strategy for peace and security.

29 Aug 24

(l to r) IWPR Moldova country director Merdijana Sadovic, Caucasus regional director Beka Bajelidze, Mari Kapanadze of the Georgian Democracy Initiative and executive director of Moldova’s Promo-LEX NGO Ion Manole. © IWPR

Georgia’s Foreign Agents Law and the Lessons for Moldova

Chisinau event hosts discussions on how strategising and building resilience could prevent similar developments.

8 Aug 24

Lilia Zaharova, editorial coordinator of Moldova's Independent Press Association, (pictured) and media expert Simir Krilic conducted a series of workshops on how to identify and tackle disinformation ahead of key electoral events. © IWPR

Moldova: Coordination Key to Counter Disinformation

Ahead of landmark votes, addressing malicious narratives is critical for the country’s European path.

18 Jul 24

Ukraine: Supporting Civil Society Oversight

Resources will enable public activists, journalists and ordinary citizens to monitor state expenditures and investigate corruption.

20 Nov 23

British Ambassador to Moldova Steven Fisher delivered the keynote speech during the launch of the Independent Countering Disinformation Centre (CDC) in Chișinău. © Mariana Aricova

New Centre to Tackle Disinformation in Moldova

IWPR launches one-stop shop for media and civil society to address Moldova’s hybrid threats.

10 Oct 23

Georgian NGO Demlab conducted training sessions with doctors and health professionals about LGBTIQ+ sensitive communication.

Building Resilience Across the Eastern Neighbourhood

BREN aims to strengthen civil society and enhance the inclusion of women and marginalised groups.

3 Oct 23

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