Artificial Intelligence and War Crimes Investigations
Innovative technology could be of huge benefit given unprecedented amount of data documenting alleged violations.
Kyrgyz Media Under Pressure
Criminal cases decried as attempts to intimidate and impose censorship.
Ukraine: Calls for Changes to Criminal Code
Current body of law cannot cope with the scope or scale of offences being committed.
Tuesday, 23 January ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Torture in Vasylivka
Local men were subjected to electric shocks, beatings and mock executions during interrogation.
“Reporting War Crimes Trials Was Not My Plan. Then Russia Invaded.”
How a journalist from Kherson dedicated herself to the arduous but essential task of covering court cases.
Russian Tankers Accused of Shelling Residential Houses
According to the investigation, they wanted to "teach" villagers a lesson by targeting homes.
Tuesday, 16 January ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Along the Frontline in Ukraine’s Unforgiving Winter
Fighting continues, but the gruelling cold takes a toll on soldiers in the trenches and civilians in destroyed villages.
Moldovan Media and Officials Fight Fake News Together
A lack of accurate government information provides fertile ground for false narratives to feed distrust and ultimately destabilise the country.
Ukraine Justice Report
IWPR project will document long, painful and essential journey to bring Russia’s military impunity to an end.
Central Asian Analysts Meet Georgia’s Vibrant Civil Society
Cross-border visit supports delegates’ research and analytical skills and builds regional cooperation.
Vietnam: Former IWPR Mentor Receives International Press Freedom Award
Imprisoned writer honoured for her tireless work seeking to hold authorities to account.
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.
Moldovan Journalists Explain High Cost of Disinformation
Media literacy seminars in more remote parts of the country highlight danger of fake news.
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.
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.
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.