As negotiations continue over a peace plan to end the Russian war on Ukraine, Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and partner organisations strongly oppose any proposals on granting amnesty for potential war crimes committed in the course of Russia’s full-scale invasion, especially for those against journalists.
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The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today welcomes the publication of the 2025 EU Enlargement Package and highlights key media freedom developments and concerns that should shape negotiations with candidate countries moving forward.
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The program, which has already proven its effectiveness in supporting journalists, camera operators, fixers, and editors, is once again open for applications.
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To mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) honours the memory of those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of truth and demands justice for the crimes committed against them.
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A special screening of the “Vika’s Last Assignment” will take place at Cinematheque Leipzig on 22 of October, 19:30. Following the screening, there will be an online Q&A session with the journalists behind this investigative film.
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September 19 marks one year since the death of Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who had been held for over a year in Russian captivity. On this day, MFRR partners remember Victoria and demand justice for her death from Russian authorities.
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Journalist Iryna Avramenko exposes how Russian liberal media echo imperial propaganda, and why Ukraine’s info war is also a cultural fight.
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The Only Material, an exhibition exploring the work and personal journeys of Ukrainian journalists during the ongoing full-scale war launched by Russia against Ukraine, opened at the Museum for Communication in Berlin.
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45 media organisations condemn the lack of focus on Ukraine’s media recovery at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome. Press freedom must be central to rebuilding Ukraine.
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Our exhibition about Ukrainian journalists whose personal dreams and professional missions were reshaped — but not erased — by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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