Holding on in the Magical Forest
Tough terrain makes the attack - and defence - of the Lyman pocket a challenging prospect for both sides.
Ukraine’s Uncertain Prospects
Two years into the full-scale war, a nation grapples with questions over international support, military capacity and its own unity.
Russian Soldier To Face Trial for Murdering Supermarket Guard
Case will proceed after Kyiv court of appeal accepts prosecutor's objections over procedural shortcomings.
The Afghan Women Journalists Defying the Taleban
Against all odds and despite constant danger, a brave few continue to report.
Afghanistan: “I Don’t Want to Live. I Want to Die”
Two decades of efforts to protect women and girls has been systematically dismantled.
Ugandan Women Risk Their Lives to Access Abortion
“Many girls are dying because we have chosen to ignore them.”
Women in Central Asia Lead on Climate Change
Campaigners tackle widespread scepticism and lack of understanding of crisis.
Tuesday, 12 March ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Tanzania: How Fetching Firewood Risks Women’s Lives
In rural areas, collecting fuel is not only exhausting, but leaves women vulnerable to violence and sexual abuse.
Moldova’s Women Mayors
Local elections see growing representation as candidates defy barriers.
Romania: Defying Kompromat
“I couldn’t be bribed or stopped with death threats, but maybe I was supposed to be embarrassed enough by intimate pictures to be silenced.”
Afghanistan: “I Have Learned to Never Give Up”
What helps me keep going is my belief in our mission to empower women journalists to report on what is happening under the Taleban.
The Struggle Starts by Speaking Out
Giving voice and driving change takes sustained, collective effort.
“The Space for Abuse Seems Endless”
Gender disinformation aims to create a hostile environment for women with the goal of shaming, intimidating, silencing and excluding them.
Tuesday, 5 March ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine: "I Want Justice to be Done”
How a local judge was imprisoned for refusing a Russian request to serve on the “supreme court” of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic.
Highlights from IWPR’s Consortium to Support Independent Journalism in Latin America (CAPIR).
News outlet Gato Encerrado revealed how El Salvador’s new interim president Claudia Juana Rodríguez de Guevara had received irregular payments from the city of San Salvador when her political ally and former leader Nayib Bukele served as mayor there. The story, the latest in a series of opaque dealings that have emerged between Bukele and the person he nominated to run the country as he seeks reelection, sparked a huge reaction on social media and was quoted in the local and international press.
The Venezuelan Coalition to counter disinformation, C-Informa, published an investigation showing the extent of gender disinformation in the race to elect an opposition candidate for the presidency. Their story demonstrated how the three women in the primary race received 70 per cent of the disinformation attacks.
An investigation supported by our grants revealed how the Colombian paramilitary group ELN has taken total control of Venezuelan communities in the border provinces of Táchira and Apure. The group, linked to drug trafficking and illegal mining, has replaced government services - and even controls local churches - using violence, fear and humilliation.
Meanwhile, CAPIR beneficiary Poplab published an article showing how the government of the Mexican state of Guanajuato has financed the church to run social programmes with no requirements for accountability despite several cases of sexual abuse and violence against women and children and attempts to evangelise vulnerable populations in what are legally mandated secular activities.
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
IWPR’s Latin America Work Wins Multiple Journalism Awards
Investigations have been recognised by prestigious juries representing the EU, UN and national awards.
Georgia: Peace Prize Winners Tell Tales of Reconciliation
“The root of the intractability of the conflict is the alienation between the parties.”
Lekso Award: Supporting Journalism and Human Rights
Pieces highlight plight of vulnerable and underrepresented communities in Georgia.
Gender-Sensitive Reporting in Times of War
New guidelines aim to support journalists in producing ethical conflict coverage.
New Centre to Tackle Disinformation in Moldova
IWPR launches one-stop shop for media and civil society to address Moldova’s hybrid threats.
Combating Disinformation in Venezuela
Media and NGO alliance reveals extent to which the issue affects country’s online information space.
Go Viral Festival 2023 Wraps Up in Ashgabat
Panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings and music provides unique platform for youth across Central Asia.
IWPR International Women's Day Journalist of the Year
Prize to honour contributors, beneficiaries and partners working in often challenging environments.
New Cyber Resilience Handbook for Women Rights Groups
Guide offers civil society groups practical resources to combat online threats.
Preserving Media Freedom Amid Conflict
Round table highlights cases in which heavy-handed officials prevented access to information.
Ukraine: Supporting Civil Society Oversight
Resources will enable public activists, journalists and ordinary citizens to monitor state expenditures and investigate corruption.
Building Resilience Across the Eastern Neighbourhood
BREN aims to strengthen civil society and enhance the inclusion of women and marginalised groups.
Georgia: European Youth Parliament Meets
Event provides space for information exchange and debate.
Russian State Disinformation in Latin America
Event will give journalists and stakeholders the opportunity to learn how Russia uses these strategies around the world.
Journalists Sharpen Reporting Skills
Armenian, Azerbaijani and Georgian reporters delve into often overlooked topics at IWPR workshop.
#Justice4Moldova Launches
Project aims to support public oversight and trust into crucial changes planned for the judicial system.
Ukraine Justice Report
Ukraine Voices
Amplify, Verify, Engage
Democratic accountability comes from journalists investigating their own societies – IWPR provides a much needed platform and support for those reporting from some of the most dangerous and difficult places in the world.
Disinformation is a major global threat , especially in conflict and post-conflict areas. IWPR performs a vital mission, building up local voices as a bulwark against this challenge.
IWPR fills a critical gap by helping local journalists to focus on human rights and justice issues. In the process, it contributes to democratic transitions, and demonstrates that the best war reporting is not about military conflict, but human consequences.