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We are pleased to present more than 70 regional printed editions and about 40 local online projects of Ukraine. Our mission is to protect and promote freedom in the media, quality journalism, help adhere to professional standards, lobby the interests of regional media in the legislative field for the prosperity of independent media in Ukraine.

Global Survey on Sexual Harassment in Media Workplaces

Help Shape Safer Media Workplaces: Participate in Our Global Survey on Sexual Harassment in the Newsroom AIRPPU and its partners are...

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Building a Network of Investigative Journalists in Regional Media: Results of the Stronger Together: Transparency and Anti-Corruption

Investigative journalism is critically important for regional media — especially in times of war. Journalists are now tasked not only...

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«Freedom of speech is not a theory, but a daily struggle for survival», — from Oksana Brovko’s speech at WEXFO

«Without freedom of speech, there is no truth. Without truth, there is no trust. And without trust — there is no democracy», — these...

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Rescuing Freedom campaign fights for journalism in Ukraine. Essay by Oksana Brovko

This is more than the story of a single campaign. It is about freedom of speech surviving in the face of war. In this essay, Oksana...

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Ukrainian Victory at INMA Global Media Awards 2025: AIRPPU received Grand Prix and full recognition in four categories

Colleagues, we are proud to announce that the Association «Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine» (AIRPPU) has received the top...

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Stronger Together: Media and Democracy — Announcing the Selected Participants of the Revenue Accelerator Stream

The Association «Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine» (AIRPPU), in partnership with the World Association of News Publishers...

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«Silence Is Not an Option»: Oksana Brovko about what the Golden Pen of Freedom Award 2025 means for ukrainian media

Today, independent regional journalism in Ukraine is no longer just about news. It is about a daily fight for truth, resilience in times of...

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Resilience Under Fire: Ukrainian Independent Press honored with the Golden Pen of Freedom 2025 Award

The voice of Ukrainian journalists resonates around the world. Ukrainian media professionals continue to inform, investigate, and document...

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Golden Pen of Freedom Award Ceremony: Speech by Oksana Brovko

Kraków, May 4, 2025 Thank you. Today I stand here — with a tremble in my voice and a deep sense of responsibility in my heart. Because...

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The voice of Ukrainian media matters: about AIRPPU and the Golden Pen of Freedom Award 2025

Resilience is when «impossible» doesn’t stop you — it inspires you. This is exactly what Ukraine’s independent regional media prove...

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