18 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Azerbaijan
Article on education system and problems with online learning, in particular for poor families (lack of computers; poor internet infrastructure and electricity blackouts)
Azerbaijan’s Children Let Down by Online Learning (Media Report, English)
15 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Belarus
According to political opposition, political prisoners are intentionally exposed to COVID-19
Belarus: Authorities Accused of Weaponising Covid-19 Against Protesters (Media Report, English)
12 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Georgia
Article on a transgender woman who attempted to burn herself alive in protest against her social situation (information on discrimination against transgender persons)
Georgia: Trailblazing for Trans Rights (Media Report, English)
9 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Cuba
Article on new laws and misinformation blocking remittances from abroad
Cuba and the Battle for Remittances (Appeal or News Release, English)
8 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Iraq
Article on gender-based violence and discrimination
Iraq: Justice for Survivors as Activists Overturn Taboos (Appeal or News Release, English)
8 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Lebanon
Article on women's rights and freedom of expression
Can Women Speak Out in Lebanon? (Appeal or News Release, English)
8 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Afghanistan
Article on worsening security situation for female journalists
Afghanistan: “They Are Trying to Silence Women Forever.” (Appeal or News Release, English)
8 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Moldova, Republic
Article on sexist and misogynist hate speech in political discourse and in the media
Misogyny Plagues Moldova’s Politics (Appeal or News Release, English)
8 March 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Belarus
Article on students who participated in protests against controversial presidential elections held in August 2020
Fighting for Change in Belarus (Appeal or News Release, English)
25 February 2021 | IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Ukraine
Article on political controversy over closure of 3 pro-Russian TV channels
Ukraine: Will Radical Action Against Pro-Russian TV Work? (Appeal or News Release, English)