Merit Forum 2025
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Investigative reporting in Ukraine looks ahead
In Ukraine, investigative journalists and media outlets are significantly affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion and the recent USAID ‘stop-work’ order. The question now is how to survive and retain strength and relevance.
IMS’ ten recommendations for the International Journalism Festival 2025
Join us in Perugia or online for the International Journalism Festival 2025
IMS brings Ethiopia, Indonesia together to build stronger media regulatory frameworks
IMS facilitated the Ethiopian Media Council’s study visit to the Indonesia Press Council in Jakarta; both bodies agreed to cooperate on capacity building and research related to media development.
Statement on the attack on and detainment of Palestinian film director Hamdan Billal
We are horrified to learn that film director Hamdan Billal was violently attacked by settlers in his home in Masafer Yatta on 24 March. Afterwards, he was taken by Israeli military.
Human rights award for Georgia director
The film 9-Month Contract has won the HUMAN:RIGHTS AWARD 2025 at the CPH:DOX documentary film festival
Statement on the killings of two Palestinian journalists in Gaza on 24 March 2025
IMS condemns the killing of two Palestinian journalists by Israeli military on 24 March 2025.
New Risk Management Guide to Counter Disinformation and Hate Speech on Social Media
The guide presents recommendations for social media platform companies to protect Ukraine and its users, with a focus on access to information and freedom of speech. The guide comes with cases and research specific to the armed conflict in Ukraine and is the first of its kind in the country.
Call for nominations: IPI-IMS 2025 press freedom awards
As threats to the free press grow globally, it’s never been more important to honour courage and resilience in journalism.