Focus
ICC - International Criminal Court
Years active: 2005-2015
IWPR is at the forefront of media interventions in situations of human suffering and mass abuses around the world. It gives a voice to the vulnerable and delivers crucial analysis on conflict and impunity to both a local and global audience. As the leading news agency reporting on international justice and human rights, IWPR makes an important contribution to the value and effectiveness of local judicial mechanisms as well as international legal institutions such as the International Criminal Court (ICC).
International Justice/ICC: Aug/Sep '10
Two-week Goma workshop for female reporters geared to boosting coverage of human rights violations.
Role for Local Justice in Darfur?
Some believe traditional ways of resolving disputes should be encouraged to assist with conflict resolution.
Uganda: Remand Prisoners Incarcerated for Years
Thousands of detainees said to be denied timely hearing due to ineffective legal and judicial system.
Ugandans Divided Over Somalia Strategy
Kampala bombing raises questions about wisdom of sending Ugandan troops to keep peace in Somalia.
Neighbours Ignore Warrant for Sudan Leader's Arrest
Experts think sanctions unlikely against countries that fail to act on International Criminal Court indictment.
Questions Over Kenya's ICC Commitment
Sudanese leader’s visit to Nairobi sends worrying signal about whether Kenya will cooperation with investigations into post-election violence.
Concerns Over Sudanese IDP Relocation Plan
Government wants to move displaced Darfuris from Kalma camp to new locations.
Activists Claim Torture on Rise in Uganda
Campaigners argue that lack of effective legislation proving an obstacle in combating abuse.
International Justice/ICC: Jun/Jul '10
Lawmakers say IWPR report contributed to ending threatening behaviour of young activists in one of DRC’s provincial parliaments.