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Exiled Belarusians hold historical Belarus opposition flags as they take part in a protest at the Polish-Belarusian border crossing on June 05, 2021 in Bobrowniki, Poland. © Omar Marques/Getty Images

Belarus: Calls for International Justice Continue

Hopes grow that diaspora may be key to pursuing criminal cases against current regime.

31 Aug 21

The Taleban in Spin Boldak district of Afghanistan. © Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Central Asia Braces for Impact of Taleban Takeover

Analysts fear that the new Kabul regime will inspire extremist organisations across the region.

31 Aug 21

Longtime IWPR partner Libyan Organisation for Development hosts a training for 30 women social workers in Benghazi. © LoD

Libyan Officials Vow to Protect Women’s Rights

Move follows efforts to ensure the inclusion of mental health support in disaster planning.

11 Aug 21

IWPR's Caucasus programme director Beka Bajelidze at the launch event for Newsrooms Countering Disinformation film held in Tbilisi. © David Mdzinarishvili/IWPR

Helping Newsrooms Counter Disinformation

IWPR online course helps prevent local media from facilitating fake news.

9 Aug 21

Amal Alnani is the founder of I am a Libyan Woman and My Son is a Foreigner (ILSF), an organisation campaigning for the rights of women and young people disadvantaged by a loophole in Libya’s citizenship law. © Amal Alnani

Libya: Women’s NGO Head Inspired to Run for Office

IWPR colleague poised to take her activism forward into the world of politics.

6 Aug 21

Disinformation and Democracy: Can Journalism Up Its Game?

Highlights of a discussion between Janine di Giovanni and Peter Pomerantsev.

14 Jul 21

IWPR partner For You Libya Group (FYLG) hosted a dozen participants from Tripoli who came up with apps to help combat gender-based violence, support children’s home schooling and enable female entrepreneurs to market their products remotely. © For You Libya Group (FYLG)

Libya: Coding Camp Empowers Young Women

Hackathon produces hi-tech solutions to some of the challenges thrown up by Covid-19.

14 Jul 21

Ratko Mladic, a former Bosnian Serb military chief will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Can Final Mladic Verdict Give Hope for Justice in Syria?

Campaigners note lessons and warnings as the UN tribunal ends its work.

28 Jun 21

Can Tajik-Kyrgyz Border Conflict Spiral Into War?

Following the worse fighting in years, experts warn that states need to urgently build trust and solve humanitarian issues.

1 Jun 21

Activists Fight to Save Batumi's Historic Boulevard

Legal battle begins to stop controversial high-rise construction project in city's cultural district.

24 May 21

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