Articles by Institute of Mass Information (IMI)
IMI media expert forced to leave Warsaw due to threats
After dousing the Russian ambassador in fake blood during a protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iryna Zemlyana was doxxed on Russian Telegram channels and received several threats to rape and kill her.
Russian forces carried out 243 attacks on media in Ukraine in first two months of war
According to the Institute of Mass Information, as of April 24, seven journalists had been killed while carrying out their professional duty, nine had been injured, and at least 15 were missing.
Russia committed 148 crimes against the press in the first month of its invasion of Ukraine
As of 24 March, five journalists had been killed, one had gone missing and at least six had been kidnapped. Approximately 70 regional media outlets had also been forced to shut down as a result of Russia’s offensive against Ukraine.
Reporters Without Borders and the Institute of Mass Information open Lviv Press Freedom Centre
The Lviv Press Freedom Centre aims to be a reception and distribution hub for protective equipment for journalists, particularly bulletproof vests and helmets. This physical and digital centre will also provide resources to journalists seeking financial or psychological assistance.
Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing
On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.
Statement of Solidarity in Support of MENA HRDs for IFEX25
NGOs around the world ask authorities to stop campaigns of repression against HRDs and civil society organisations in the Middle East and North Africa region
What’s next for the Maldives after Yameen Rasheed?
Bytes for All looks at what changes need to occur to improve free expression in the Maldives and put an end to the murders of Maldivian dissenters.
Ukraine: 2015 saw fewer attacks on journalists, increased restrictions on access to information
In 2015, in Ukrainian territory not under occupation, there were 310 registered press freedom violations, which is three times less than in 2014, according to IMI’s Freedom of the Press Barometer.