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Let’s protect Ukrainian journalists!

The Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine fights for freedom of speech and supports regional media. We condemn any attempts of pressure or violence against journalists. According to the Institute of Mass Information, since 2014, at least 112 Ukrainian and foreign journalists have been taken captive or illegally...

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Media Trends, War Challenges and Awards for Resilience: Results of the XIII Media Congress

The XIII Media Congress is a major media event of the year that brought together more than 120 participants from all over Ukraine to listen to 30 practitioners. The event was organised by the Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine with the support of its partners. At the beginning of the Congress, all those &hellip...

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13 regional editorial offices, where 84 journalists work, received financial support thanks to the cooperation between AIRPPU and the Ukrainian Media Fund

Supporting independent Ukrainian media is critically important for ensuring access to truthful information and preserving the independent voice of society during the war. The Ukrainian Media Fund (UMF) was created at the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is a vivid example of solidarity and support from...

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Andriy Dubchak’s Exhibition in Copenhagen: A Symbol of Ukrainian Resilience and Journalistic Professionalism

It is so important to remind the world of our brave fight for freedom, to speak the truth so that everyone understands the reality of Ukraine and the threats posed by Russian imperialism, which today scorches our lands and kills our people. The Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine, in cooperation with the World...

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International Insurance Fund for Journalists – renewal of the program from May 2024

Dear colleagues, we are pleased to announce that the insurance program for Ukrainian journalists, fixers, photo/video operators performing editorial tasks in war zones will be renewed in May 2024. During 2022-2023 years, we supported 298 applications and covered 886 insurance days.  Starting in 2022, the project was implemented...

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New business opportunities for 5 regional media: Ukraine Innovative Media Program

As part of the Ukraine Innovative Media Program project, the Media development investment fund (MDIF) in partnership with the Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine selected 5 business projects from Ukrainian regional media for support. Thanks to the program, the selected newsrooms will receive financial and mentoring...

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Despite the war, advertising revenues in regional media increased by 62% — results of a survey by IARPPU

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, some Ukrainian media outlets were forced to cease operations, while others managed to preserve their teams. However, media had to optimize production processes. Financial and expert support from international partners and relevant Ukrainian organizations has helped the...

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Regional media master artificial intelligence: an international training course has launched

Great news for regional media in Ukraine! Since February 28th, the “Association of Independent Regional Publishers of Ukraine,” in partnership with WAN-IFRA and EU4IM, has launched the international course Digital ABC, Module E “The Era of Artificial Intelligence in the Editorial Office,” which has been joined by...

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Two years of war: how Ukraine news media holds the line

Despite ongoing strife and the daily challenges of reporting on a two-year invasion, Ukraine’s news media has never been stronger – or in greater danger, says Oksana Brovko, chief executive officer at AIRPPU (Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine) in an interview for Lucinda Jordaan and World Association of...

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AI in your newsroom: how to use. Digital ABC program for independent media

Media managers from Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia and Moldova are invited to apply to take part in the WAN-IFRA Women in News Digital ABCs capacity building programme ‘Foundations of AI in the Newsroom’, supported by DT Global as part of the EU 4 Independent Media (EU4IM) programme, of which WAN-IFRA is a consortium partner...

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