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25 Sep. 2020

Belarus: Criminal defamation case against Nasha Niva Yahor Martsinovich must be dropped

The undersigned organisations call for the Belarusian authorities to drop their criminal defamation lawsuit against editor-in-chief of Nasha Niva, Yahor…

Impact
18 Sep. 2020

The role of local radios in community-led responses to COVID-19 in Sahel

During June and July 2020, IMS Sahel Programme carried out qualitative research among its hyperlocal partners in the Liptako-Gourma cross-border…

News
17 Sep. 2020

Lebanese media: a momentum for change

The recent explosion in Beirut has not only ignited an anger and a renewed sense of purpose in Lebanon’s independent media but created a momentum for change. Journalists are working tirelessly to hold those in power accountable, focus efforts and develop their media in the new situation.

IMS aims to create safer media environments with sound laws for journalists in countries where press freedom and other human rights are in dire straits. We focus on:

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