Key programme activities include journalistic training, publication, and regular roundtable discussions involving representatives of local stakeholder groups.

Specifically, IWPR's London, UK and local staff provide practical skills training to journalists in an effort to help them produce objective and reliable real-time reporting on human rights, corruption, and conflict-related issues for the local press. This training is provided through individual and group sessions in the region, as well as long-distance learning, via the Internet, with London-based specialist staff.

Trainees then contribute to the following publications:

IWPR is also active in raising awareness among journalists, state and civil society actors, and the public about the societal role played by the media. Professional and ethical issues are explored at workshops and in roundtable discussions. In the North Caucasus, IWPR partner Memorial conducts media monitoring. The Caucasus Reporting Service also draws attention to media developments throughout the region, particularly legislative and other state measures governing it.

IWPR encourages information exchange and networking among journalists and NGOs, and, where possible, between these civil society actors and the authorities. IWPR's website and email postings are designed to foster cross-sector collaboration. In addition, regular roundtable discussions focus on regional social and political issues. IWPR's partners include a number of human rights organisations in the region, which participate in IWPR events and collaborate with contributing journalists.

Conflict Resolution, Rights, Collaboration, Media Development.