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

Advising on a new best practice for digital rights

In early December, a group of digital rights experts known as the High-Level Expert Group for Resilience Building in Eastern Europe (HLEG) met to advise on the alignment of legislation in Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia with the EU’s innovative Digital Services Act.

Publication

Editorial guidelines for gender and conflict sensitive journalism

The media plays an important role in de-escalating conflicts and deconstructing patriarchal attitudes and social prejudices about women's ability to engage and participate in decision-making and peacebuilding. Therefore, it is necessary to have a balanced and fair media content that is gender and conflict sensitive as it relates to the depiction of women, their rights, and their issues through the various forms of conflict coverage.

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.

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.

IMS in Ukraine

IMS' original ambitions were to strengthen civil society partnerships in Ukraine, but the scope of the programme changed dramatically following Russia's full-scale invasion.