The majority of this work is produced in local languages and, where possible, disseminated via local online and traditional media platforms to impact the communities, countries and regions where they live.
Global Voices presents a selection of this rich global content, which is produced with extensive training and mentoring from IWPR expert teams. Story production itself is a critical component of IWPR’s methodology, combining on-the-job mentoring with opportunities to report and be heard by an international audience.
Tuesday, 24 October ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
In the Name of Ukraine
True justice will bring closure, create transparency, sustain democracy and ultimately support national security.
Displaced Azerbaijanis Eye Return to Nagorny Karabakh
Following the mass exodus of Armenians, Baku plans to resettle some 40,000 people in the region over the next three years.
Two Russians To Be Tried for Multiple Rapes
Accused men planned and carried out a series of assaults over a single day during the occupation of a Brovary district village.
Tuesday, 17 October ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
The Tajik Community on Uzbekistan’s Highlands
Surrounded by the Pamir mountain range, a remote village keeps customs alive.
Putin’s Bishkek Visit Signals Moscow’s Increasing Interest in Central Asia
The region’s role on the world stage is rising as the US and the EU also look at strengthening ties.The region’s role on the world stage is rising as the US and the EU also look at strengthening ties.
Ukraine: Learning From The ICTY
Former investigator highlights key lessons that can be garnered from the 17 years of the tribunal’s existence.
Russian Commander to be Tried for Torture and Extortion
A colonel kept Ukrainian captives in a narrow pit, ordered their abuse and extorted money from relatives.
Ukraine: Sounds and Silence of a Long War
As the Ukrainian commander-in-chief warns of endless trench warfare, that’s exactly how it feels at the front.
Ukraine Justice Report
Ukraine War Diary by Anthony Borden
Countering Disinformation in Moldova
Ukraine Voices
Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN)
Peacebuilding in Syria
"Always when I think of press freedom I think of my colleague Jamal Khashoggi... Jamal’s work is not over – it lives on in the spirit of every reporter working to bring truth to light."
Senior Fellow at Yale University
Editor's Picks
Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.