Eastern Europe, Caucasus & Central Asia

 In countries in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, IMS aims to promote the role of the media as the "fourth estate". In this context, the media is seen as intrinsic in building democracy in countries that are undergoing political reformation and transition. 

Areas

Belarus: "A year of turmoil - but change is on its way"


Demonstrations in Minsk, Belarus in December 2010. Photo: Siarhei Balay

20.12.2011
In December 2010, Belarusians took to the streets in a passionate show of protest against the government following flawed elections. The year that followed has been marked by turmoil, but there is no doubt in the mind of Belarusian editor Iryna Vidanava that change is on its way

Joining forces to strengthen media in Azerbaijan


Since 2008, the Azerbaijan Media Centre has offered Azerbaijani journalists free workstations and Internet access. Photo: Azer Nezerov/AMC

09.12.2011
The IMS-supported Azerbaijan Media Center (AMC) and the local Azerbaijani media organisation, Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) will be merging to provide an integrated set of services for the Azerbaijani media

10 years of media support around the world


08.12.2011
As 2011 draws to a close, International Media Support (IMS) celebrates its 10th year of support to media around the world

Ukrainian media lawyers polished their professional knowledge


Roundtable discussions at the European Court of Human Rights. Photo: Antonina Cherevko/IMS and Olga Suchko/MLI

 

27.11.2011
In January this year Ukraine passed a new law on access to information marking a step forward for the country's press freedom. To further such positive developments and polish their professional skills 15 media lawyers recently went on a study trip to the international institutions of Strasbourg

Azerbaijani journalists continue to face security challenges


Aspiring Azeri journalists. Photo by Andreas Sugar/IMS

25.11.2011
Inspired by the Arab Spring, Azerbaijani youth activists and opposition leaders went to the streets of the capital Baku earlier this year. The country's journalists have faced a worsening security situation since
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