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Posted on June 20, 2008 - in Media Development
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IREX mourns the loss of Nasteh Dahir Farah, vice president of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) until his untimely death in Kismayu, southern Somalia, on June 7, 2008 at the hands...

Posted on June 3, 2008 - in Media Development
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They do not wield swords, few are capable of reining in a steed, and even fewer are given the recognition they deserve. Most are just average people who see a need, note that the authorities...

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The terms “frozen conflicts” and “unrecognized states” have commonly been used by analysts and researchers when referring to the current ethnic and separatist disputes in...

Posted on May 8, 2008 - in Media Development
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May 5 marked the annual observance of World Press Freedom Day, a day to honor those who practice journalism and advocate for freedom of expression. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the UN...

Posted on May 1, 2008 - in Center for Collaborative Technology
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Throughout the world, tuberculosis still poses a serious threat to populations. Local medical professionals in Turkmenistan recently increased their ability to combat the disease by picking up...

Posted on April 30, 2008 - in Media Development
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A year after completing their participation in the Ukraine Media Partnership Program (UMPP), the local newspaper Sobytie is enjoying incredible success. Taking what they learned from their US...

Posted on April 30, 2008 - in Center for Collaborative Technology
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Geographically remote Tajikistan lays claim to several highly influential poets, though readily available information in Tajik about them has been very limited. With funding for literature...

Posted on April 28, 2008 - in Media Development
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In any tense political environment, the need for locally driven news is particularly high. Professionalism and the ability to identify and develop relevant stories can thoroughly inform...

Posted on March 28, 2008 - in Civil Society Strengthening, Conflict Resolution
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Just after evening prayers on a cool spring night in February, thousands of Bangladeshis young and old tumbled into a village school yard, chattering excitedly. Sitakunda, a community of 5,000...

Posted on March 25, 2008 - in Media Development
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The Iraqi Journalist Rights Defense Association (IJRDA), in cooperation with IREX’s Strengthening Independent Media in Iraq (SIMI) program, published its annual report, Violations of...