Focus
Cross Caucasus Journalism Network
Years active: 2007-2009
Our mission is to build journalistic connections across the Caucasus, share information and form collaborations across the borders and divides of the Caucasus.
Our values
Human rights, freedom of expression, local empowerment, tolerance.
What we do
- Establish a sustainable network of over 50 journalists from South and North Caucasus
- Develop their skills especially in reporting conflict and national minorities
- Increase the knowledge of the Caucasus journalists of their own region
- Provide the readers of the respective societies with accurate and balanced reporting
- Build dialogue and cross-border cooperation
Survivors Wary of Rapprochement
Armenians, recalling killings, oppose peace talks with Turkey.
South Ossetians Puzzled by Leaders
Locals say officials were not ready for independence and may not even want it.
Tea and Memories in the Caucasus
Tbilisi tea-house gives glimpse of lost ethnic harmony.
Will Kokoity Deliver on Poll Pledges?
South Ossetian leader must improve living conditions for locals in wake of election or risk support switching to opposition, warn analysts.
Wounds of Georgia
A year on, Armenia's northern neighbour still grappling with consequences of devastating war.
Abkhaz Opposition Fear Growing Russian Influence
Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.
Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers
Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.
Karabakh Footballers Anger Baku
Region goes ahead with its own league despite Azerbaijan’s objections.
Corrupt Police Prey on Travellers
IWPR reporter describes how a journey through southern Russia turned out to be more expensive than he’d bargained for.