“The real question is not whether someone applauds your work. The real question is whether tomorrow a journalist in Kharkiv will have a bulletproof vest, a drone detector, and a place to work.”
🇺🇦 https://t.co/4wH6M7V7LJ
#IFJ100 Behind every number is a story. Today, our colleagues from Ukraine, Yemen, Sudan, and Palestine share what it really means to do journalism in their countries. The IFJ stands with you ✊🏾
Heading home to Kyiv. After weeks in London, Florence, Milan, and Vienna — advocating for Ukrainian frontline journalism and media freedom — there’s nothing quite like the feeling of returning. Grateful for every act of solidarity. 🇺🇦
🇺🇦PermRepr @VitrenkoYurii met with Sergiy Tomilenko @Stommedia, Head of 🇺🇦 National Union of Journalists
Discussed supporting frontline media. Grateful for frontline newspaper & a symbolic gift, a handmade horse crafted by journalists to cope &to stay resilient amid 🇷🇺 war
Productive meeting with Kotaro Tanaka from @JICA_English in Tokyo! 🇺🇦🇯🇵 Grateful for Japan's unwavering support of Ukraine. Discussed NUJU's Technical Support Fund initiative for regional & frontline media - vital for preserving truth @nsju_org@jicaUkraine
On Ukraine’s Independence Day our @nsju_org team launched our mission in Japan.
In Osaka we spoke about:
⚡ Russia’s war crimes
☢️ Nuclear risks at Zaporizhzhia NPP
📰 Journalists as frontline defenders of truth
Посол 🇯🇵 Накаґоме зустрівся з головою Національної спілки журналістів України Сергієм Томіленком @Stommedia. Обговорили стан журналістики в Україні та підтримку з боку Японії через ЮНЕСКО. Невдовзі НСЖУ планує візит делегації до Японії для зміцнення медіаспівпраці 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇦
Ukraine’s Journalists Union Calls Government to Join Gaza Media Protection Campaign.
Ukrainian journalists understand press freedom’s value during war. @nsju_org@efjeurope@IFJGlobal
https://t.co/e43dgVphul
Vladyslav Yesypenko is free! After 4+ years of unjust russian detention, the Ukrainian journalist finally breathes the air of freedom — reunited with his wife Kateryna and daughter Stefania. A moment of hope for all of us - @nsju_org@efjeurope@IFJGlobal@RFERL
Kyiv stands strong 💙💛
Sharing photos by renowned photoreporter @dobronosov_yan, who documents our reality. Last night brought another test for our capital - but despite the horror and pain, we stand. Kyiv holds on.
russians try to break you with missiles and drones, but Kyiv, you remain beautiful. Your strength is in every sunrise, every soul that refuses to surrender. Beautiful, unbreakable Kyiv. 💛💙
Russians have finally returned the body of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who died in captivity. DNA testing has confirmed her identity. She was detained while reporting from occupied territories. We will remember her courage @efjeurope@IFJGlobal
In my comments to @VOANews, I emphasized how local newspapers have become vital information lifelines in areas where Russia has destroyed communications infrastructure. Local journalism matters, especially during war https://t.co/LN1ebARG2s
Photographs of brave journalists from Ukraine are displayed on the sidelines of the Congress of the @DJVde , where the director of the @efjeurope@renatemargot and I have the honor of participating
Our Director @renatemargot joins together w. Steering Committee member from Ukraine @Stommedia this year’s @DJVde Congress & 75th anniversary. We need to join ever more forces to strengthen journalism & create the technological environment needed to do so to. #DJV75 @MikaBeuster
The key note speech to the @DJVde congress this year is given by @Stommedia
Standing ovations by abt 200 journalists to share sincere solidarity for all journalists working in the #Ukraine and mourning for all journalists killed during war reporting! @efjeurope @SeverMaja
I am glad to meet you dear William and to have an important conversation about the security of journalists in Ukraine. We must join forces to help brave freelancers in Ukraine @nsju_org@rorypecktrust
Great to meet @Stommedia earlier today and hear about the important work of @nsju_org. Its ingenuity & generosity in establishing media hubs across #Ukraine become a lifeline for freelancers - providing access to both equipment & advice. #protectjournalists
Thank you @SpilkaNews and @Stommedia for awarding @JFJfund with a special award for exceptlonal dedication to protecting press freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists.