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The most reassuring thing is getting feedback from the audience». Belarusian independent media’s take on the year’s results and their plans for the future
December 28, 2023
Support for journalists and media, solidarity campaigns, European awards, and TikTok launch: BAJ yearly closure
December 26, 2023
Reform.by media is on the brink of closure
Reform.by’s editor-in-chief, Fiodar Pauliuchenka, explains why the project may be forced to close down.
December 22, 2023
Reporters need helmets, body armor, and psychological support. What challenges do media in Israel face?
October 13, 2023
«Independent media is experiencing a business model collapse, and society is subjecting itself to self-censorship.» Highlights from the Freedom House report
Internet freedom in Belarus deteriorated further during the coverage period. The government intensified its suppression of online critical voices, blocking of independent media outlets and information sources, and use of legislation to criminalize online materials produced by what it deemed to be “extremist” or “terrorist” groups. Although virtually all nonstate media outlets are now operating from exile, they continue to disseminate content via social media and messaging applications.
October 05, 2023
Physical threats, disinformation, censorship. Six modern challenges for the media
Belarusian independent journalism has been in a troubled zone in recent years. Despite the difficulties, media professionals feel that things have become more stable, even with the profession’s repression and criminalization. During the roundtable discussion arranged by BAJ and the Mixer journalist organization (Poland), evaluations were made.
September 13, 2023
“Everything his camera captured turned into a masterpiece.” Renowned photographer Anatol Kliashchuk passes away
September 05, 2023
An IFEX Q&A with the Belarusian Association of Journalists: Defending press freedom is a marathon, not a sprint
As the country marks the third anniversary of manipulated elections that kept “Europe’s last dictator” in power – and the launch of a brutal crackdown – we spoke with BAJ about their ongoing global Solidarity Marathon on behalf of imprisoned journalists.
August 07, 2023
“If one of us is imprisoned, the other one takes the child and leaves the country.” The key from the report of human rights activists on the psychological state of political emigrants
June 13, 2023
«For them, the events in our region are a conflict between Russia and satellite countries.» Belarusian journalist talks about visiting South Korea
June 05, 2023
“I stay so that those who have been imprisoned or forced to leave have a place to return to”. Motivations of journalists who choose to stay in Belarus
May 11, 2023
“I stay so that those who have been imprisoned or forced to leave have a place to return to”. Motivations of journalists who choose to stay in Belarus
May 11, 2023
«We stand by the truth, we stand together!» A marathon of solidarity with the imprisoned journalists started in Vilnius
May 03, 2023
«We stand by the truth, we stand together!» A marathon of solidarity with the imprisoned journalists started in Vilnius
Thirty-three names, thirty-three journalists behind bars, thirty-three portraits in the center of Vilnius... This number is particularly dramatic today, on World Press Freedom Day.
In order to draw attention to the situation of the media in Belarus, Belarusian and Lithuanian journalists held a solidarity rally. This is the first action within the whole solidarity marathon, which is to be held in many countries of the world.
May 03, 2023
The most dangerous country in Europe for journalists
April 05, 2023
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