IWPR helped organise a mass airdrop of messages of solidarity from ordinary Iraqis to residents of Mosul suffering under Islamic State (IS) occupation.
We never heard of such thing during a war; usually airplanes drop bombs and [this] airplane is dropping love letters.
Iraqi citizen from Baghdad
Giving Voice
IWPR is training a new generation of social media influencers across Central Asia to spread tolerance and counter violent extremism.
I was able to persuade families that it was a good thing to give their girls an education.
Yusufhon Zakaria
Giving Voice
Media and NGO alliance reveals extent to which the issue affects country’s online information space.
As a result of one of C-Informa's first investigations, Twitter closed nearly 150 accounts dedicated to distributing propaganda.
Giving Voice
IWPR gives voice to people at the frontlines of conflict and transition to help them drive change.
Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Giving Voice, Driving Change
IWPR reporting project provides unique insight and access to historic opportunity to see justice done for wartime atrocities.
IWPR's Justice Report is extremely relevant for western audiences, both professional and the general public… [and] a source of factual information and analysis.
Iryna Skosar
Driving Change
Moldova story leads to international legal cooperation in anti-corruption case.
Disinformation is the main driver of instability.
Tatiana Puiu
Driving Change
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai began her campaigning work as a 12-year-old IWPR trainee in a Pakistani programme empowering young people through public debate and dialogue.
In IWPR's Open Minds, we students learned how to express ourselves and the problems of others through the media. We learned so much in the trainings.
Malala Yousafzai
Driving Change
Ukraine: The Challenge of Democracy in War
How does a society protect its citizens' fundamental rights amid conflict?
Ukraine: We Cannot Tire of the Fight
Nobel prizewinner emphasises that her country has no choice but to continue fighting.
Konstantinivka: Yet Another Day After
Russian missile attack devastates railway station in eastern Ukraine town.
Ukraine: The Need for Military Aid
"When you're fighting for freedom against evil, you can't fight with bare hands."
Tuesday, 27 February ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
“Success is the Establishment of Trust”
Kyiv-based centre coordinating assistance for victims and witnesses helps them navigate legal complexities, social rehabilitation and intense trauma.
Two Russian Soldiers to be Tried for Shooting Civilian Car, Killing Two
The men opened fire with machine guns on a vehicle carrying fleeing villagers.
Ukraine: Fighting for Human Values
On the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion, Nobel prize-winner calls for world’s continued support and decisive action.
Tuesday, 20 February ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine Justice Report - Issue 84
• Prosecuting the Crime of Aggression
• Justice Briefing + more
Countering New Security Challenges in Moldova
Enhancing resilience requires the combined efforts of authorities, civil society and media.
Supporting Investigative Skills, Debunking Disinformation
IWPR projects build advanced fact-checking and analysis abilities among journalists in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
Decolonising Central Asia
Russian influence remains strong across fields including culture, economy and media consumption.
Ukrainian Journalists Connect at IWPR Event
Workshop provides opportunity to network and share expertise away from the frontline.
Moldova: Learning Key Skills to Counter Disinformation
Training events cover advanced fact-checking, conflict sensitive communication and open-source intelligence.
Boosting Women’s Role in Peace and Security
Eastern Neighbourhood scheme aims to empower projects in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova.
Ukraine: IWPR Emergency Medical Training
Odesa workshop provides journalists and rights defenders with key safety and security skills.
IWPR Responding in Syria
Focus is supporting Syrian partners to provide life-saving assistance as well as psychological support for adults and children.
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.
Lindsey Hilsum
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.
Dr Karin von Hippel
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.
Samantha Power
Ukraine Justice Report
In the News
Gillian Tett, IWPR US Governance Committee Member
Daniella Peled, IWPR Managing Editor
Timur Toktonaliev, IWPR’s Central Asia Editor
Janine di Giovanni, IWPR US Governance Committee Member
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