Philippines

IMS was one of the few media organisations to rapidly respond to a massacre of journalists in 2009 on the Philippine island of Mindanao. Since then, IMS has dedicated on-the-ground services and resources to the protection and safety of journalists in the country.  IMS quickly established a safety office on Mindanao and continues advocacy in concert with other media organisations by  pushing for long-term legislative reform and organizing campaigns against impunity.

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Two years on from Ampatuan: Impunity still reigns in the Philippines


Youth protesting against the Ampatuan massacre in 2009. Photo: Victor Villanueva

23.11.2011
As 23 November marks the two-year anniversary of the killings of 58 people, including 32 journalists and media workers in the Philippines, over 100 of the perpetrators have yet to be indicted

Filipino journalists in need of increased support and safety


Filipino youth demanding accountability and justice from the Arroyo administration for the Ampatuan massacre in 2009. Photo: Victor Villanueva

02.09.2011
Almost two years after the massacre of 32 journalists in Ampatuan in the Philippines, journalists are still at risk and impunity remains an overwhelming issue

IMS to manage safety funds for Danish Union of Journalists


Practical exercises on how to give first aid for Afghan media practitioners in Kabul, June 2008. Photo: IMS

20.04.2011
The Danish Union of Journalists has appointed IMS as a main partner in their work to strengthen the safety of journalists around the world. IMS will be managing funds previously channeled through the International Federation of Journalists Safety Fund

500 days since the massacre, it's time for Aquino to act


IFJ led an International Mission participating in a protest march in Manila's streets. Photo:Nonoy Espina

11.04.2011
International press freedom organisations are calling on Philippine President Benigno Aquino III to direct his administration to provide the necessary resources and support to ensure the swift prosecution of suspects accused of murdering journalists and media workers

Boosting safety of journalists in the Philippines


Journalists demonstrating in the streets of Manila protesting inaction following the Ampatuan town massacre. Photo: Nonya Espina.

28.03.2011
A safety office for journalists on the conflict-ridden island Mindanao in the Philippines has made a significant impact, according to the island's journalists
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