IMS
@imsforfreemedia.bsky.social
IMS (International Media Support) supports local media in countries affected by armed conflict, human insecurity and political transition.
https://www.mediasupport.org
https://www.mediasupport.org
At #GIJC25 today, IMS advisor Henrik Grunnet moderated a panel about documenting war crimes. The speakers-Su Chay (Myanmar), Hadi al Khatib (Syria, Yemen, Sudan) and Yevheniia Motorevska (Ukraine)-spoke about the challenges of finding evidence of war crimes.
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
At #GIJC25 today, IMS advisor Henrik Grunnet moderated a panel about documenting war crimes. The speakers-Su Chay (Myanmar), Hadi al Khatib (Syria, Yemen, Sudan) and Yevheniia Motorevska (Ukraine)-spoke about the challenges of finding evidence of war crimes.
Next Thu 27 Nov, cafés, bars & restaurants across Copenhagen will unite to raise funds for journalists in Palestine.
Click here to see participating venues: dk.mediasupport.org/hvad-vi-gor/...
If you know of a venue that would like to participate, email gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org
Click here to see participating venues: dk.mediasupport.org/hvad-vi-gor/...
If you know of a venue that would like to participate, email gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Next Thu 27 Nov, cafés, bars & restaurants across Copenhagen will unite to raise funds for journalists in Palestine.
Click here to see participating venues: dk.mediasupport.org/hvad-vi-gor/...
If you know of a venue that would like to participate, email gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org
Click here to see participating venues: dk.mediasupport.org/hvad-vi-gor/...
If you know of a venue that would like to participate, email gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org
Calling Ukrainian media experts – applications open for MERIT FORUM 2026.
Check if you meet all criteria and get all necessary details on IMS' website www.mediasupport.org/news/calling...
🗓️Deadline is 8th December.
Check if you meet all criteria and get all necessary details on IMS' website www.mediasupport.org/news/calling...
🗓️Deadline is 8th December.
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Calling Ukrainian media experts – applications open for MERIT FORUM 2026.
Check if you meet all criteria and get all necessary details on IMS' website www.mediasupport.org/news/calling...
🗓️Deadline is 8th December.
Check if you meet all criteria and get all necessary details on IMS' website www.mediasupport.org/news/calling...
🗓️Deadline is 8th December.
On 27 Nov, Copenhagen’s cafés, bars and restaurants will donate profits from peak trading hours to support Palestinian journalists through IMS partner Filastiniyat.
Do you work in or know of a venue that would like to participate? Contact gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org.
More info: bit.ly/47H2cpp
Do you work in or know of a venue that would like to participate? Contact gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org.
More info: bit.ly/47H2cpp
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
On 27 Nov, Copenhagen’s cafés, bars and restaurants will donate profits from peak trading hours to support Palestinian journalists through IMS partner Filastiniyat.
Do you work in or know of a venue that would like to participate? Contact gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org.
More info: bit.ly/47H2cpp
Do you work in or know of a venue that would like to participate? Contact gazafundraiser@mediasupport.org.
More info: bit.ly/47H2cpp
The Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity has concluded. Two incredibly rich days of visionary people from dozens of countries coming together to share actionable and scalable approaches to addressing the many challenges facing information ecosystems globally.
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity has concluded. Two incredibly rich days of visionary people from dozens of countries coming together to share actionable and scalable approaches to addressing the many challenges facing information ecosystems globally.
Defending information integrity: A battle we cannot lose.
A global line up of civil society, media innovators, alternative social media platforms, pre- and debunking experts will meet in CPH to develop tangible solutions to the threats facing the integrity of information ecosystems globally.
A global line up of civil society, media innovators, alternative social media platforms, pre- and debunking experts will meet in CPH to develop tangible solutions to the threats facing the integrity of information ecosystems globally.
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Defending information integrity: A battle we cannot lose.
A global line up of civil society, media innovators, alternative social media platforms, pre- and debunking experts will meet in CPH to develop tangible solutions to the threats facing the integrity of information ecosystems globally.
A global line up of civil society, media innovators, alternative social media platforms, pre- and debunking experts will meet in CPH to develop tangible solutions to the threats facing the integrity of information ecosystems globally.
Denmark has announced its support of DKK 25 million to a consortium of IMS, @dignitydk.bsky.social and @menneskeretdk.bsky.social to work with Bangladeshi organisations to build a more inclusive #Bangladesh , as called for by Dr Yunus.
www.mediasupport.org/news/denmark...
www.mediasupport.org/news/denmark...
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Denmark has announced its support of DKK 25 million to a consortium of IMS, @dignitydk.bsky.social and @menneskeretdk.bsky.social to work with Bangladeshi organisations to build a more inclusive #Bangladesh , as called for by Dr Yunus.
www.mediasupport.org/news/denmark...
www.mediasupport.org/news/denmark...
Thank you again to Leila Weah, Kenzie and all who participated in the Teta’s Trek fundraising walk in Minneapolis.
Their efforts raised over $3,400 which will go directly towards supporting journalists in Gaza through IMS’ partner Filastiniyat.
Photos courtesy of Leila Weah.
Their efforts raised over $3,400 which will go directly towards supporting journalists in Gaza through IMS’ partner Filastiniyat.
Photos courtesy of Leila Weah.
November 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Thank you again to Leila Weah, Kenzie and all who participated in the Teta’s Trek fundraising walk in Minneapolis.
Their efforts raised over $3,400 which will go directly towards supporting journalists in Gaza through IMS’ partner Filastiniyat.
Photos courtesy of Leila Weah.
Their efforts raised over $3,400 which will go directly towards supporting journalists in Gaza through IMS’ partner Filastiniyat.
Photos courtesy of Leila Weah.
Two months after an earthquake hit Afghanistan’s eastern regions, another earthquake has struck its northern provinces. The tragedy has brought to the forefront how local media provides lifesaving information during disasters.
Photo: Afghan Red Crescent/Anadolu via Getty Images
Photo: Afghan Red Crescent/Anadolu via Getty Images
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Two months after an earthquake hit Afghanistan’s eastern regions, another earthquake has struck its northern provinces. The tragedy has brought to the forefront how local media provides lifesaving information during disasters.
Photo: Afghan Red Crescent/Anadolu via Getty Images
Photo: Afghan Red Crescent/Anadolu via Getty Images
For the past six years, IMS’ media partner FAMA Films has been training internally displaced youth in Burkina Faso to tell the stories of the local communities where they live now.
youtu.be/40j7Keu3-ag
youtu.be/40j7Keu3-ag
October 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
For the past six years, IMS’ media partner FAMA Films has been training internally displaced youth in Burkina Faso to tell the stories of the local communities where they live now.
youtu.be/40j7Keu3-ag
youtu.be/40j7Keu3-ag
Africa-Nordic relations are moving from traditional aid-based models to strategic economic partnerships instead.
What does this mean for media in Africa? Find out here:
www.mediasupport.org/blogpost/afr...
What does this mean for media in Africa? Find out here:
www.mediasupport.org/blogpost/afr...
October 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Africa-Nordic relations are moving from traditional aid-based models to strategic economic partnerships instead.
What does this mean for media in Africa? Find out here:
www.mediasupport.org/blogpost/afr...
What does this mean for media in Africa? Find out here:
www.mediasupport.org/blogpost/afr...
Last night, IMS director Jesper Højberg was honoured to present the joint IMS-IPI World Press Freedom Hero award and the Free Media Pioneer Award to a group of exceptional journalists, editors and media outlets.
October 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Last night, IMS director Jesper Højberg was honoured to present the joint IMS-IPI World Press Freedom Hero award and the Free Media Pioneer Award to a group of exceptional journalists, editors and media outlets.
We’re so honoured when local groups organise to support IMS and our partners.
This Sunday, Teta’s Trek will take place in Minneapolis, MN, a fundraising walk to raise money for IMS’ partners in Gaza.
Scan the QR code to support Teta’s Trek or if you’re in the Minneapolis area, to join their walk.
This Sunday, Teta’s Trek will take place in Minneapolis, MN, a fundraising walk to raise money for IMS’ partners in Gaza.
Scan the QR code to support Teta’s Trek or if you’re in the Minneapolis area, to join their walk.
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We’re so honoured when local groups organise to support IMS and our partners.
This Sunday, Teta’s Trek will take place in Minneapolis, MN, a fundraising walk to raise money for IMS’ partners in Gaza.
Scan the QR code to support Teta’s Trek or if you’re in the Minneapolis area, to join their walk.
This Sunday, Teta’s Trek will take place in Minneapolis, MN, a fundraising walk to raise money for IMS’ partners in Gaza.
Scan the QR code to support Teta’s Trek or if you’re in the Minneapolis area, to join their walk.
IMS and @globalfreemedia.bsky.social are pleased to announce Hungary’s independent media are the recipients of the 2025 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award in recognition of their innovation, adaptation and endurance under sustained political and economic pressure: www.mediasupport.org/news/hungary...
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
IMS and @globalfreemedia.bsky.social are pleased to announce Hungary’s independent media are the recipients of the 2025 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award in recognition of their innovation, adaptation and endurance under sustained political and economic pressure: www.mediasupport.org/news/hungary...
Philippine journalist Noel Bellen Samar, who was shot on Monday, has passed away. The murder underscores the threat journalists face in the country. Philippines ranked 9th on the CPJ 2024 Global Impunity Index, which ranks countries on how much they allow murderers of journalists to go unpunished.
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Philippine journalist Noel Bellen Samar, who was shot on Monday, has passed away. The murder underscores the threat journalists face in the country. Philippines ranked 9th on the CPJ 2024 Global Impunity Index, which ranks countries on how much they allow murderers of journalists to go unpunished.
The Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity will explore how to respond to disinformation. Learn more: cphconference2025.mediasupport.org
The conference is co-organised by IMS, @danishmfa.bsky.social and the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI).
To join, email CphConf_Nov2025@mediasupport.org
The conference is co-organised by IMS, @danishmfa.bsky.social and the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI).
To join, email CphConf_Nov2025@mediasupport.org
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Copenhagen Conference on Information Integrity will explore how to respond to disinformation. Learn more: cphconference2025.mediasupport.org
The conference is co-organised by IMS, @danishmfa.bsky.social and the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI).
To join, email CphConf_Nov2025@mediasupport.org
The conference is co-organised by IMS, @danishmfa.bsky.social and the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI).
To join, email CphConf_Nov2025@mediasupport.org
Two Afghan journalists have been confirmed killed in the clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Abdul Ghafoor Abid, a reporter for RTA Paktia, was reporting on the conflict from Zazai Maidan in Khost province when he was killed when Pakistani forces allegedly opened fire.
October 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Two Afghan journalists have been confirmed killed in the clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Abdul Ghafoor Abid, a reporter for RTA Paktia, was reporting on the conflict from Zazai Maidan in Khost province when he was killed when Pakistani forces allegedly opened fire.
A reminder to buy tickets for this panel discussion taking place this Tuesday.
Two years into the current war, Palestinian journalists, Danish journalists and media researchers will discuss how editorial choices have shaped media coverage of Gaza.
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj
Two years into the current war, Palestinian journalists, Danish journalists and media researchers will discuss how editorial choices have shaped media coverage of Gaza.
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A reminder to buy tickets for this panel discussion taking place this Tuesday.
Two years into the current war, Palestinian journalists, Danish journalists and media researchers will discuss how editorial choices have shaped media coverage of Gaza.
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj
Two years into the current war, Palestinian journalists, Danish journalists and media researchers will discuss how editorial choices have shaped media coverage of Gaza.
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj
The Ukrainian film, Songs of Slow Burning Earth, directed by Olha Zhurba, has been shortlisted for the #EuropeanFilmAward for Best Documentary. IMS provided the first funding for the film, which captures how life in Ukraine changed during Russia's invasion.
Photo: Viacheslav Tsvetkov
Photo: Viacheslav Tsvetkov
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Ukrainian film, Songs of Slow Burning Earth, directed by Olha Zhurba, has been shortlisted for the #EuropeanFilmAward for Best Documentary. IMS provided the first funding for the film, which captures how life in Ukraine changed during Russia's invasion.
Photo: Viacheslav Tsvetkov
Photo: Viacheslav Tsvetkov
At least 195 journalists have been killed in Gaza over the past two years.
195 too many.
195 too many.
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
At least 195 journalists have been killed in Gaza over the past two years.
195 too many.
195 too many.
IMS and @globalfreemedia.bsky.social are proud to announce the 7 extraordinary journalists from Georgia, the United States, Gaza, Peru, Hong Kong, Ukraine and Ethiopia who have been named the 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Heroes.
Learn more about the awardees: www.mediasupport.org/news/seven-d...
Learn more about the awardees: www.mediasupport.org/news/seven-d...
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
IMS and @globalfreemedia.bsky.social are proud to announce the 7 extraordinary journalists from Georgia, the United States, Gaza, Peru, Hong Kong, Ukraine and Ethiopia who have been named the 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Heroes.
Learn more about the awardees: www.mediasupport.org/news/seven-d...
Learn more about the awardees: www.mediasupport.org/news/seven-d...
The spread of climate #disinformation in #Thailand is making it tough for Indigenous Peoples to protect their lands. Our new report with Asia Centre recommends ways in which governments, civil society and international partners can counter disinformation.
www.mediasupport.org/publication/...
www.mediasupport.org/publication/...
October 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The spread of climate #disinformation in #Thailand is making it tough for Indigenous Peoples to protect their lands. Our new report with Asia Centre recommends ways in which governments, civil society and international partners can counter disinformation.
www.mediasupport.org/publication/...
www.mediasupport.org/publication/...
CPH:DOX, EAVE and IMS are proud to announce the 5th round of the CHANGE programme, empowering documentary film projects from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
🎬For 2025/2026 eight teams will join the co-production training workshop series.
🌱More details on IMS' website.
🎬For 2025/2026 eight teams will join the co-production training workshop series.
🌱More details on IMS' website.
October 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
CPH:DOX, EAVE and IMS are proud to announce the 5th round of the CHANGE programme, empowering documentary film projects from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
🎬For 2025/2026 eight teams will join the co-production training workshop series.
🌱More details on IMS' website.
🎬For 2025/2026 eight teams will join the co-production training workshop series.
🌱More details on IMS' website.
Two years into the current war, this panel discussion will bring together Palestinian journalists, Danish journalists and media researchers to discuss how editorial choices have shaped coverage of Gaza.
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj
October 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Two years into the current war, this panel discussion will bring together Palestinian journalists, Danish journalists and media researchers to discuss how editorial choices have shaped coverage of Gaza.
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj
Tickets: bit.ly/4gTWGm6
Photo by Mahmoud Saraj