Media development

Tamar Chkhaidze (left), communications officer at the Human Rights House Tbilisi (HRHT) and Gulo Kokhodze, director of the news outlet Southern Gates. Kokhodze collected the Lekso Award on behalf of Teimuraz Inasaridz, winner in the category of best human rights article. © IWPR/HRHT

Lekso Award: Supporting Journalism and Human Rights

Pieces highlight plight of vulnerable and underrepresented communities in Georgia.

28 Nov 23

Tbilisi-based journalist George Lomsadze held a session about reporting skills, with a focus on how to draft powerful pitches and structure long-form stories. © IWPR/Monica Ellena

Journalists Sharpen Reporting Skills

Armenian, Azerbaijani and Georgian reporters delve into often overlooked topics at IWPR workshop.

26 Jul 23

A training session about Russian propaganda's roots and methods held by Tbilisi-based Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). IDFI is one of the three recipients of the investigative journalism grants provided by IWPR’s project Amplify, Verify, Engage: Information for Democratization and Good Governance in Eurasia (AVE). The project also supported Moldova’s Media Birlii and Ukraine’s Gwara Media to delve into Russia-fuelled narratives and their impact. © IDFI

Supporting Investigative Skills, Debunking Disinformation

IWPR projects build advanced fact-checking and analysis abilities among journalists in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

11 Apr 23

Moldova: From Village to Village

Project trains people in more isolated areas how to identify and combat fake news.

24 Nov 22

Journalism in Conflict: Reporting from Ukraine and Beyond

Founder Anthony Borden reflects on the 30-year journey of IWPR and how local voices meet the challenge of global disinformation.

28 Oct 22

IWPR’s local partner in Moldova, the Association of Independent Press (API), held two seminars in May and June 2022 as part of a project supporting Moldovan media’s resilience to disinformation following Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. The project is funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). © IWPR

Moldovan Media Learn New Skills to Build Resilience

Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

28 Jun 22

Journalism students carry the newly-donated books to the library. © IWPR

Marie Colvin’s Books Donated to Mosul Library

Collection to serve as the basis for new centre to inspire future researchers and reporters from the Iraqi city.

16 May 22

Countering Disinformation in Moldova

Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

21 Apr 22

IWPR Congratulates Nobel Prizewinner Maria Ressa

In the Philippines, local and independent media continues to be under siege.

11 Oct 21

The event brought together prominent Kazak and international NGO representatives, officials, public figures, entrepreneurs and philanthropists on April 22 and 23. © CABAR/IWPR

IWPR Central Asia Director Addresses Regional Forum

Event hears how cooperation between civil society and media is both possible and beneficial.

4 May 21

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