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
Bridge to Russia Costs Azeris a Fortune
On the so-called Golden Bridge, which crosses the river dividing Azerbaijan and Russia, huge sums change hands daily.
Armenian Gays Face Long Walk to Freedom
Society remains as relentlessly homophobic here as elsewhere in the Caucasus, but activists say there some grounds for hope.
Azeri Muslims Feel State Far From Friendly
Believers says problems over mosques, headscarves and the Hajj reflect official climate of indifference or hostility.
Karabakh Faiths Decry State Controls
Minority religions protest over new law that puts them under supervision of authorities.
Georgia Accused of Bullying Ethnic Armenians
Some Yerevan politicians say arrest of Armenian activists on espionage charges is attempt to intimidate the minority.
Georgians, Armenians Bemoan Border Restrictions
Villagers on both sides of the Armenian-Georgian border say new controls are ruining their lives.
Armenia: State Tightens Media Controls
Harassment of provincial television station coincides with start of election campaign.
Armenia: Quake Victims Bitter at Empty Promises
Twenty years after disaster, many in north of country remain homeless.
Hopes and Fears after Karabakh Declaration
Russian-inspired initiative provokes furious debate on future of Karabakh conflict.