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Food, shelter, blankets - and information: Why good journalism is crucial in times of crisis

Food, shelter, blankets - and information: Why good journalism is crucial in times of crisis

When disaster or crisis hit, access to reliable information can be a matter of life and death. And when the urgency is over, good journalism is needed to keep people in power to account

Syria: Journalists’ safety mechanisms begin with trust

Syria: Journalists’ safety mechanisms begin with trust

IMS’ safety efforts in Syria have been guided by the framework of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. A central focus point has from day one been local ownership and agency as well as building trust. Recently, the first important steps towards a national emergency plan have been taken

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.

10 years of Syrian independent media

10 years of Syrian independent media

Ten years ago, The Arab Spring spread across the Middle East and North Africa, and in countries all over the region, populations took to the street to protest against repressive regimes, corruption, low living standards and a lack of human rights.

Syrian independent exile media
  • Analysis
  • Dec. 2020

Syrian independent exile media

This study focuses on the Syrian independent exile media organisations and institutions that have developed since the 2011 uprising. These media emerged and developed amid a war of unprecedented scope and complexity and its impact forced most if not all of the independent media organisations and institutions that emerged after 2011 to leave Syria.