Maldita.es (Spain) focuses on the fight against misinformation through media literacy and data journalism on topics such as politics and science. They are pioneers of community engagement and have leveraged the support of their users in their fact-checking efforts, and they benefited from the Transition Accelerator by expanding their digital offering. Here, they explain what […]

The IPI global network today welcomed the release from prison of Nika Gvaramia, founder of the government-critical Mtavari TV Channel in Georgia, after a pardon by Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili.  “We welcome Georgia’s release of Nika Gvaramia, which is a testament above all to the work of Georgia’s independent media and civil society in continuing to […]

Russia’s notorious “foreign agents” law is inspiring similar measures in the region. While citizens in Georgia successfully opposed a bill on “foreign agents” in March, Kyrgyzstan is considering a similar proposal, which experts say is modeled on Russian legislation that has been used to suppress independent media and civil society. In parallel, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament is debating […]

IPI is opening applications to our Local News & Innovation Network, which brings together media innovators and local news professionals from every corner of the globe. At a time of unprecedented disruption in the media space, we’re building a community to help find creative solutions through knowledge sharing and innovation to achieve sustainability. Join us! […]