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Amplify, Verify, Engage
The Amplify, Verify, Engage project promotes democratic growth, participatory governance, and cross-border cooperation, by strengthening civil society and independent media across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.
Years active: 2021-present
The Amplify, Verify, Engage: Information for Democratisation and Good Governance in Eurasia project builds on IWPR's previous Norwegian-supported initiatives, including the Giving Voice, Driving Change project. AVE will continue to promote democratic growth, participatory governance, and cross-border cooperation, by strengthening civil society and independent media across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.
Amplify, Verify, Engage (AVE) has three key objectives, through which IWPR will:
- Amplify journalists and independent media voices producing verified, evidence-based reporting;
- Verify reliable information by strengthening the capacity of civil society and independent media to counter misinformation and disinformation;
- Engage civil society, independent media, public officials and the general public to foster increased dialogue and cooperation.
Established in collaboration with and funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the project directly supports Norwegian priorities and values, builds on long-standing Norwegian supported programming in the region, and expands on IWPR’s extensive local and regional networks of independent media and civic groups.
Latest from the project
Azerbaijani Hunger Striker Denied Bail
The 40-year-old faces up to five years in prison following an arrest many see as directly related to his criticism of the interior ministry.
Belarus’ Oldest Outlet Epitomises Struggle for Press Freedom
In one of the world’s most dangerous countries for reporters, mere dissent can lead to years in jail.
Azerbaijan: “The Sultan” Steps Down
Longtime ruler of autonomous enclave resigns on health concerns, but observers maintain his exit was on Baku’s orders.
Prosecutor Demands Long Sentences for Karakalpakstan Protesters
Trial of 22 defendants enters final stages amid concerns of bias and lack of transparency.
Armenia’s Russia Challenge
The limits of Moscow’s security promises now clearly demonstrates that Yerevan must adjust to a dangerous new reality of standing alone.
The Cashier in Dubai
Investigative report tracks tangled route for money flowing to offshore companies from Moldova.
Flower Power: Women Prisoners in Belarus
The combined sentences of those jailed in demonstrations amount to nearly 500 years.
Georgia: Fate of Ailing Saakashvili Remains Unclear
Tbilisi has refused to acknowledge medical needs as genuine or to release jailed former leader for treatment.
Kazakstan: Fined for a Book of Bible Stories
Citizens can be punished for dissemination of religious materials, even if of a non-extremist nature.
Newsrooms Countering Disinformation
IWPR film and online course available in seven languages is supporting young journalists across the Eastern Partnership region and Central Asia to detect and combat disinformation in their daily work.
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The Amplify, Verify, Engage (AVE) project builds on IWPR's previous Norwegian-supported initiatives, including the Giving Voice, Driving Change project. AVE will continue to promote democratic growth, participatory governance, and cross-border cooperation, by strengthening civil society and independent media across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus.