Caucasus

A training session about Russian propaganda's roots and methods held by Tbilisi-based Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). IDFI is one of the three recipients of the investigative journalism grants provided by IWPR’s project Amplify, Verify, Engage: Information for Democratization and Good Governance in Eurasia (AVE). The project also supported Moldova’s Media Birlii and Ukraine’s Gwara Media to delve into Russia-fuelled narratives and their impact. © IDFI

Supporting Investigative Skills, Debunking Disinformation

IWPR projects build advanced fact-checking and analysis abilities among journalists in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

11 Apr 23

Boosting Women’s Role in Peace and Security

Eastern Neighbourhood scheme aims to empower projects in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova.

8 Mar 23

Azerbaijan: Peacebuilding for Women

Training, mentorship and network-building contribute to creating a more equal and inclusive society.

19 Jan 23

Sohia Farion, Senior Program Officer at the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (Gnwp), facilitating the capacity building sessions with civil society leaders working on Women, Peace and Security in Tbilisi for the regional conference of the BREN project. © David Mdzinarishvili

Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood

Subgrants in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova support peace, security and stability.

16 Jan 23

Central Asian Analysts Meet Georgia’s Vibrant Civil Society

Cross-border visit supports delegates’ research and analytical skills and builds regional cooperation.

19 Jul 22

This year’s LEADx took place online on February 7-18, 2022.

IWPR Hosts Third Annual LEADx

Programme’s support for emerging leaders across Eastern Partnership particularly important in light of Ukraine war.

4 May 22

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

The winner of the EUMM Special Prize Ketevan Magradze pictured with Beka Bajelidze, Director of IWPR Caucasus, and Marek Szczygieł the Ambassador for the EUMM Monitoring Mission in Georgia. © Delegation of the European Union to Georgia

Georgia: Journalist Wins Peace Prize With First-Ever Article

Winner hopes to encourage more constructive dialogue around a sensitive issue.

26 Mar 21

The Karabakh Conflict: Rising Above the Fray

IWPR discussion facilitates rare opportunity for dialogue.

27 Oct 20

From left to right, moderator Temur Kiguradze, Oleg Sentsov, Vazha Gaprindashvili, Giorgi Dgebuadze, and Levan Asatiani. (Photo: Davit Mdzdinarishvili)

Russia's Prisoners-of-War

Discussion raises shared challenges faced by those in occupied territories.

17 Mar 20

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