Good journalism. Better societies.

IMS (International Media Support) pushes for quality journalism, challenges repressive laws and keeps media workers of all genders safe, so that they can do their jobs. Through alliances and innovation, we help free, independent media contribute to positive change and better societies.

Latest news and publications

News

“Journalists in Lebanon live the crisis twice”

As Israel’s war on Lebanon intensifies, the Independent Journalists’ Union is working to protect journalists, document attacks and push for accountability. In this interview, the Union’s president Elsy Moufarrej speaks with IMS executive director Jesper Højberg about her organisation’s efforts to support its members in a time of extreme peril for journalists and other media workers in Lebanon.

Blog

Let’s tech better decisions (hehe)

The EU doesn’t need its own Facebook or wild west development - it needs the digital equivalent of public parks, libraries, and townhall meetings. And some of the best blueprints already exist outside Europe.

In depth

Special projects and other areas of focus

War in Gaza: a deadly time for journalists

Journalists in Gaza are struggling to stay alive and keep themselves and their families safe while continuing their crucial work. Working conditions are dismal, there is a lack of internet and frequent information blackouts. If we lose the journalists in Gaza, we lose trustworthy information from the war zone, human suffering will go unnoticed and war crimes undocumented.

Pluralistic Media for Democracy

The PM4D programme is empowering media organisations to continue their critical role in upholding democracy and fostering informed public discourse across Europe.

Media and business viability

IMS enables pockets of public interest journalists, content producers and media to survive and thrive in their local contexts and operate effectively.