Civil society

The five-day event in the Armenian capital Yerevan combined core cyber security concepts with a strong focus on facilitation and adapting content to different learning styles relevant for diverse audiences. © IWPR

From Cyber Experts to Cyber Trainers

Five-day event combines core security concepts with a focus on adapting content to suit diverse audiences.

19 Jan 26

Speakers at the ICDC event, from left: Mihail Sirkeli, Executive Director, NOKTA; Andrei Curararu, Policy and Security Expert, Watchdog.md; Martina Karapusheva, Project Manager, GIZ Moldova; Alexandru Ghetan, Project Manager, Youth Media Centre; Irina Tabaranu, Journalist and Co-Founder, Zona de Securitate; Olga Guțuțui, Team Lead and Programme Manager for Moldova, International Media Support; Petru Macovei, Executive Director, Association of Independent Press. © Radu Balan

Moldova: Civil Society and Media Synergies

IWPR event brings together regional stakeholders to share best practices in combating malign influence.

15 Dec 25

IWPR and local Moldovan partners joined a lively programme of events in central Chișinău to mark Europe Day and celebrate the country’s growing partnership with the EU. © IWPR

Moldova Marks Europe Day

IWPR and local partners join celebration of country’s growing partnership with the EU.

19 May 25

Journalists, human rights defenders, legal experts and diplomats were amongst the attendees at the Kyiv launch of a new IWPR guide that provides a user-friendly resource for Ukrainians to understand and access these ongoing processes. © IWPR

“Achieving Justice Means Punishing the Guilty”

IWPR guide to understanding war crimes trials launches in Kyiv.

24 Apr 25

Philip Teye Agbove has been shortlisted for the prestigious Amnesty Media Awards 2025 for his story on a controversial mining deal in his southeastern Ghana hometown. © Gyanford/Wikimedia

IWPR Journalist Shortlisted for Amnesty International Award

Reporter documented struggle for control over West Africa’s largest salt deposit.

20 Mar 25

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

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