Tuesday, 30 April ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Russian Captain to be Tried for Detention and Torture
Civilians were illegally detained and brutally treated during the occupation of strategic town.
Two Russians Sentenced to Life for Murder and Looting
The servicemen killed four civilians and took their mobile phones which helped investigators identify them.
Tuesday, 23 April ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Why Ukraine’s Fight Must Continue
A premature deal would be wrong, not least because we already tried – and it failed.
Women Support Women
How survivors of sexual violence are working to gather testimony for future justice processes.
Tuesday, 16 April ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Russian POW Sentenced for Murder and Looting
The corporal admitted guilt, declined to appeal and requested he be exchanged.
World Press Freedom Day 2024
On World Press Freedom Day we focus on local journalists facing myriad challenges in the tireless pursuit of truth and their enduring efforts to bring meaningful change.
Highlights from IWPR’s Consortium to Support Independent Journalism in Latin America (CAPIR).
An investigation by ContraCorriente, one of the investigative units IWPR supports in Honduras, revealed abuses including robbery, torture and kidnappings allegedly inflicted on citizens by police officers. The investigation also addressed how the state of emergency, in place since 2022, has allowed these abuses to occur with impunity. The authorities deny responsibility, claiming that organised criminal groups are using replica uniforms to pose as police officers.
A transnational publication by the investigative units of Plaza Pública and Criterio media revealed the huge extent of Asian cigarette smuggling in northern Central America. In addition to the health problems and millions of dollars lost to tax evasion, this also finances organised crime trafficking of drugs, weapons and humans. The investigation highlighted the failure of institutional efforts to stop this problem, aggravated by the complicity of officials who help falsify documents.
A story by the IWPR beneficiaries Guardiana and La Nube media outlets revealed the unauthorised sale of "medical preparations" to treat mental illnesses such as depression in a market in Cochabamba, one of Bolivia's largest cities. The story showed how products were marketed without information about their ingredients, including unlicensed natural remedies from Peru and Brazil. In response, the Cochabamba department of health announced it would increase the number of police operatives in the market where these products are sold.
Georgia: European Youth Parliament Meets
Event provides space for information exchange and debate.
Go Viral Festival 2023 Wraps Up in Ashgabat
Panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings and music provides unique platform for youth across Central Asia.
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.
LEADx Leadership Accelerator
Five-day event brings over 200 multi-industry executives together to discuss digital diplomacy, disinformation and entrepreneurship.
The Impact of Conflict on Armenia’s Media
Panel explores how security concerns have profoundly impacted country’s freedom of speech and fueled misinformation.
Latin America: Security Support Provides Media “Lifeline”
Physical, psycho-emotional and digital safety consultations allow vulnerable media workers to gain key skills.
The Cashier of Dubai: Investigative Journalism with Impact
Moldova story leads to international legal cooperation in anti-corruption case.
Ukraine Justice Report
Countering Disinformation in Moldova
Ukraine War Diary by Anthony Borden
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.