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Supporting women journalists in one of Africa’s most dangerous countries for reporters

Supporting women journalists in one of Africa’s most dangerous countries for reporters

As the level of harassment against reporters rises in Somalia, so does the voice of the country’s women journalists. The Somali Women Journalists Organization has matured over the past eight years and is now a key player when it comes to gender related issues in the conflict-ridden country.

Support from Danish peers to Syrian newspapers made a difference

Support from Danish peers to Syrian newspapers made a difference

A 2014 collaboration between danish newspaper Politiken, IMS and five independent Syrian newspapers not only secured continued content distribution to Syrian civilians but also highlighted deeper principles of peer obligations. Today, one of those newspapers, Enab Baladi, has become a leading media outlet in Syria and the editor in chief calls the collaboration the paper’s “most important experience”.

Introducing investigative journalism to the Arab world

Introducing investigative journalism to the Arab world

In 16 years, Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism, ARIJ, has succeeded in building a culture of investigative reporting in a region where free, independent media is under continuous pressure. The culture is established, but work lies ahead to support the ecosystem, says Rawan Damen, executive director.

Pakistan passes landmark law on safety of journalists

Pakistan passes landmark law on safety of journalists

A long-awaited law to improve the safety of journalists and fight impunity in Pakistan, one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, has finally been passed in the Sindh province. Other provinces and the state government is expected to follow suit with new laws to protect local media workers. Even though the road is still long, this step is big win for press freedom in the country

Our 20 years in Afghanistan and why we aim to be there another 20

Our 20 years in Afghanistan and why we aim to be there another 20

Since its founding in 2001, IMS has been engaged in Afghanistan, promoting access to free and independent media alongside the predominant challenge of improving Afghan journalists’ safety. Recent events will not end that engagement because it is precisely in such difficult situations that the people need credible, independent information the most.

Myanmar’s military coup – six months on

Myanmar’s military coup – six months on

On the morning of 1 February, most of Myanmar awoke to find they had no mobile phone service. To those in the media, this meant only one thing.