Civil Society Strengthening

Librarians, Internet Improve Farmers’ Livelihoods in Romania

A relative handful of librarians have helped 100,000 farmers get $187 million in subsidies via new Internet and computer services in just two years.The Biblionet-affilia

Homophobia & Transphobia: The Story in Malaysia

Despite Malaysia being a multi-ethnic, multi-religious society, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons has reached “new levels of intensity” according to Human Rights Watch’s latest report on Malaysia. For t

Ambassador Verveer Receives 2013 IREX Founders’ Day Award

In recognition of a career dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls, IREX presented the 2013 Founders’ Day Award to Ambassador Melanne S.

New Web Feature Showcases Global Leaders in Press Freedom

An inspiring group of frontline journalists and activists worldwide are launching new digital journalism tools, supplanting state media, and tackling taboo topics in the face of great opposition.

Moroccan Disability Organization Wins Government Grants

In Morocco, disability rights are not the highest priority issues for the government, but a local NGO, the Regional Union for Disability Associations, is changing that with the support of IREX and its partner, the World Institute for Disabilities

Young Women & The Web: Tech Age Girls Launches in Vietnam & The Philippines

The Tech Age Girls are bringing together their problem-solving skills with the power of technology to address issues relevant to them and their peers.

Modern Libraries in Ukraine: Indispensible Part of Everyday Life

Librarians in Ukraine are promoting the ideals of a “modern library” and helping to change perspectives about their role in the community.
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