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Iraq and Egypt – Virtual New Media Training for Iraqis Continues Amidst Protests February 7, 2011 by Namo Abdulla As protests escalated in Cairo and across Egypt the last week of January, with phone and internet soon to be cut off, a Cairo-based blogger changed plans and reverted to his cell phone to present a long-planned webinar to over a dozen Iraqi journalists gathered in Irbil.	Rebirth of a Salesman? January 19, 2011 by Ali Al-Mutlbi The story of a newspaper salesman in Najaf, Iraq.
New Media Center Launched in Erbil, Iraq December 6, 2010 The Erbil Technical and Administrative Institute in Erbil, Iraq recently launched a new media center with the support of IREX. The center will allow for students to learn about new technologies, social media, and new media and how they can apply these tools to journalism and communications.	Assaulted Iraqi Journalist's Triumphant Return December 1, 2010 by Randal Mason Iraqi journalist Imad al Ibadi, a vocal campaigner on exposing corruption and promoting free and fair elections, was shot three times in the head, neck, and chest on November 23, 2009.
UNICEF and IREX Partner to Strengthen Reporting on Children’s Rights in Iraq November 25, 2010 UNICEF and IREX have partnered to improve reporting on Children's rights in Iraq. Their joint efforts will improve the quality and quantity of news on issues affecting children and children's rights while also assisting children in having a voice through the production of information and stories by children.	How Can Technology Help Governments Engage Their Citizens - Views From Iraq November 10, 2010 by Michael Clarke IREX and IWPR hosted a conference, Emerging Technologies/Emerging Democracies, that brought together government, media, and civil society to discuss issues of technology, media, advocacy, and governance in Iraq. IREX asked, "How can technology help government engage its citizens?" These are their answers.
Learning without Borders: How International Webinars are Helping Iraq’s Media Professionals Gain New Skills November 4, 2010 by Jacky Sutton IREX, working in collaboration with other Arab media, UNDP, and Temple University, has developed a series of webinars to bring together Iraqi media professionals with their Arab and international colleagues to learn about online journalism, media ethics, professionalism, and standards in the digital age.	What Does Internet Freedom Mean to You? Views from Iraq October 18, 2010 by Michael Clarke IREX and IWPR hosted a conference that brought together government, media, and civil society to discuss the issues of technology, media, advocacy, and governance in Iraq. IREX asked the panelists, "What does Internet freedom mean to you?"
Exploring Social and Knowledge Infrastructure in the Middle East October 15, 2010 by W. Robert Pearson I recently returned from a brief and productive trip to the Middle East looking at the existing portfolio of programs IREX implements in the region and exploring possibilities for new opportunities.	Emerging Technologies/Emerging Democracies: Information Technology, Economic Growth and Governance in Iraq October 7, 2010 by Jacky Sutton and Michael Clarke The conference was the first occasion that civil society had been invited to comment on the government’s “National Plan for E-Governance in Iraq.”