How Ukraine Will Find Justice
Concerted international action will be needed to hold senior figures to account.
Ukraine: Terrorising Civilians
Missile attacks on civilian targets key to proving allegations of war crimes committed on a mass scale.
Tuesday, 2 August ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine: Ensuring Fair Trial for War Captives
Steep learning curve for Ukrainian justice system now tasked with prosecuting complex crimes under international humanitarian law.
Mariupol Theatre’s Actors Interpret the Cry of a Nation
Although the iconic cultural centre lies in ruins, those who kept it alive for decades are trying to revive its legacy.
Myanmar's Executions Demand Action
The international community needs to take steps over latest human rights outrage if it wants to retain any regional influence or authority.
Ukraine: A Day in the Life of a Journalist on the Frontline
“As soon as we leave, a Russian shell lands exactly where we had been. If we’d left 30 seconds later, I would not be here to write this.”
Ukraine’s Southern Counteroffensive
The Ukrainian army is slowly gaining ground with the aim of cutting Russian supply chains.
Azerbaijani Women Embrace The Headscarf
Islam is on the rise in the oil-rich, secular South Caucasus country and the hijab is a way to make a statement.
Ukraine: Russia Renews “Firewall” Tactic in East
The Ukrainian side still has a serious resource deficit, but analysts argue that its greater international as well as domestic support - and military than rather political logic – should not be undervalued.
Nagorny Karabakh’s Fearful Calm
Residents of the South Caucasus region feel subject to political maneuvering beyond their control.
Deadly Mines Infest Odesa Coast
Explosive devices that can be triggered “by a strong wave” continue to endanger both civilian lives and shipping.
Will Sanctions Alone Undermine Russia’s Defence Industry?
Current policy is clearly failing to disrupt Moscow’s predatory plans.
Ukraine's Transparency Dilemma
Until February 24, Ukraine was a European leader in open data. Russia’s invasion has made maintaining transparent processes more difficult.
Russia Holds Ukrainian Civilians Hostage
Moscow refuses to acknowledge thousands of detentions as prisoners families’ fear for their fate.
Mariupol: Life After the Drama Theatre
Actors from the venue that became a symbol of the horror of war reconsider their future.
Ukraine Voices
The Ukraine Voices project supports Ukrainian journalists reporting on the Russian invasion of their country.









Ukraine Justice Report
IWPR project will document long, painful and essential journey to bring Russia’s military impunity to an end.
Vietnam: Former IWPR Mentor Receives International Press Freedom Award
Imprisoned writer honoured for her tireless work seeking to hold authorities to account.
Moldovan Journalists Explain High Cost of Disinformation
Media literacy seminars in more remote parts of the country highlight danger of fake news.
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.
Moldovan Media Learn New Skills to Build Resilience
Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
Go Viral Festival Gathers Thousands in Dushanbe
IWPR’s cross-regional project provides a unique platform for journalists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers and artists to connect.
IWPR Hosts Third Annual LEADx
Programme’s support for emerging leaders across Eastern Partnership particularly important in light of Ukraine war.
Central Asian Analysts Meet Georgia’s Vibrant Civil Society
Cross-border visit supports delegates’ research and analytical skills and builds regional cooperation.
Go Viral Festivals Spark Collaboration Across Central Asia
Events travel to region’s five capitals with the aim of inspiring creativity and cross-border connections.
Countering Disinformation in Moldova
Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
Reporting Covid-19 in Africa
Fake news, conspiracies and bad science mean that many are missing out on the care they need.
CABAR.Asia Brings Together New Generation of Experts
The six-day event gave practitioners further tools to provide reliable analysis and reporting.
Myanmar: IWPR Asked to Help UN War Crimes Investigation
Request follows on from two-year project monitoring, reporting and analysing online hate speech.
How Should Central Asia Deal With Afghanistan?
International experts discuss potential threats and opportunities to stabilise ongoing tensions.
IWPR Congratulates Nobel Prizewinner Maria Ressa
In the Philippines, local and independent media continues to be under siege.

The Reckoning Project: Ukraine Testifies

Ukraine Voices

Amplify, Verify, Engage
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.
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.
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.

Roza Eftekhari – a Tribute
IWPR mourns long-time friend and colleague who made a profound contribution to regional democracy.
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AFGHANISTAN
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