Stories of IREX

Take Back the Narrative: Young Men and Gender-Based Violence

For IREX’s observation of the 16 Days Against Gender Based-Violence this year, we sat down with Ray Dinkins, Prevention Coordinator at 
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:13:34 -0800

River Clean-Up Inspires Students

Five Global UGRAD students at the University of Louisiana at Monroe recently experienced the impact of collective action in their host community.
Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:41:16 -0800

IREX Commemorates 15 Years of Building Independent Media in Serbia

IREX and USAID commemorated the close of the Serbian Media Assistance Program, marking 15 years of United States media support in Serbia, with a conference in Belgrade atte
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:40:08 -0800

Removing Barriers in Nepal for Persons with Disabilities

Across the globe, people with disabilities face an array of societal barriers that put them at a severe disadvantage. In the United States people with disabilities are four times as likely to be a victim of violence.
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:45:43 -0800

Getting the Word Out: Women, Media & Gender-Based Violence in Liberia

Despite Liberia’s progress since its civil war ended, the country’s rate of gender-based violence (GBV), including domestic violence and sexual assault, is still staggering.
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:38:30 -0800

World AIDS Day 2012: Perspectives from Malaysia and Uganda

HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic that brings with it local challenges as well as local solutions.
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:50:01 -0800

Expert Profile: Cristina Vaileanu on Rights and Risks for Romania's LGBT Community

Cristina Vaileanu is the Capacity Building Specialist for IREX’s Biblionet program.  For this year’s 16 Days Against Gender Violence, we asked her about the state of the
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:57:06 -0800

Violence Hurts Us All: Women, Justice, and Media in Iraq

According to Human Rights Watch, Iraq remains one of the most dangerous countries to work as a journalist.
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 04:08:03 -0800
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