Tag Ukraine
26 Mar

Ukrainian journalism under fire: ECPMF and Lviv Media Forum in Perugia

ECPMF and Lviv Media Forum will host a panel at the International Journalism Festival 2026 examining the safety, resilience and long-term sustainability of Ukrainian journalism in the fifth year of war.

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8 Mar

Take care of your health

This International Women's Day, the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) and our partners Women in Media are proud to continue their joint programme supporting the health and well-being of women working in Ukrainian media, and to announce a new open call for health check-ups.

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24 Feb

Four Years of War

Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian media face structural vulnerability, burnout, and funding dependency. ECPMF and partners reflect on what keeps journalism alive and what must change for lasting support.

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24 Feb

Ukraine: Four years into full-scale invasion, journalism remains a deadly profession

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) hail the continued courage of journalists in the country who continue to report on the war despite serious risks – and waning international attention.

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26 Jan

Public Interest Journalism Lab (PIJL) and European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) announce a new Open Call for the Scholarship support project in 2026

Public Interest Journalism Lab (PIJL), in cooperation with European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), announces a new Open Call for applications from Ukrainian independent media and journalists in 2026.

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4 Dec

Ukraine: Peace plan must ensure accountability for crimes against journalists

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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13 Nov

EU Enlargement Package: Assessments must now translate into meaningful media freedom action

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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10 Nov

Attention, colleagues! Registration for insurance for Ukrainian journalists is now open

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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3 Nov

Impunity Day: MFRR renews urgent call for justice for murdered journalists around Europe

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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17 Oct

ECPMF invites you to a special screening of “Vika’s Last Assignment” in Leipzig

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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