JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

Amidst Russia’s media crackdown post-Ukraine invasion, an opposition information ecosystem has formed in exile. A plea for Western support for professionalization, funding, and enhanced mobility.

Reporters Without Borders reveals dire press freedom in Russia. But exiled journalists face new problems: Anna, a former TV presenter, faces censorship challenges in a deteriorating media landscape.

This podcast focuses on a discussion about the Kremlin’s Ukraine war, delving into moral and practical implications while exploring the evolving media landscape for Russian opposition journalists.

Russian misinformation targets Western audiences, eroding public trust. The author argues that Europe must counter these narratives, and ‘offshore journalists’ offer an alternative perspective.

Facing uncertainty in Pakistan, the journalist emphasizes the duty to be a voice for the voiceless. Despite daily struggles, they work on issues like media challenges and a para-athlete’s story.

The early hopes of the internet as a technology of “liberation” have turned into a reinforcing spiral of control, innovation, resistance, and counter-innovation between authoritarian governments and those that seek to bypass censorship and digital repression. This study discusses We discuss theoretical and policy-related implications for resilience to censorship of social media and online content in networked authoritarian contexts theoretical and policy-related implications for resilience to censorship of social media and online content in networked authoritarian contexts.

Many refugee journalists from Russia and Belarus, chroniclers of current events, would like to work from Berlin. But Germany makes it difficult for them, according to the authors.

Press freedom in Latin America is under threat, prompting journalists to flee due to attacks and censorship. This article includes tips for journalists who need to go into exile.

Abraham Jimenez Enoa, once part of Cuba’s political elite, turned independent journalist, defying his family’s legacy. His choice led to a government: leave or face imprisonment.

Six month after the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops, the report explores the structure of anti-war propaganda in the Russian-speaking community, its successes and limitations.

The founder of The Insider discusses the war on journalism in Russia: the importance of investigative journalism, the increased demand for war-related information, and journalists in the digital age.

All texts by and about exiled journalists: Exiled journalists write regularly in the Tagesspiegel, including the award-winning project #jetztschreibenwir (2016–2019) and the series Voices of Exile.

Shohret Hoshur is an Uyghur-American journalist, who works for Radio Free Asia from exile. In an interview with Reuters Institute he explains why he envies Ukrainians and how he keeps reporting on his community from afar.

We talk in detail about how the war and repressions transformed the Russian media: why independent media outlets didn’t lose their audience despite blocking; the salary hikes that the authorities had to offer their spin doctors; and how censorship works in the private media.

Examining challenges faced by exiled Afghan journalists in Pakistan post-Taliban takeover in 2021, the research reveals unique hurdles, and the need for additional skillsets and humanitarian help.

Exiled Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) defies raids and bans, exposing corruption and disinformation. Despite media crackdowns, BIC thrives in exile, counters propaganda, and reveals wrongdoing.

Vachedin, working for the government-critical magazine Meduza, discusses the challenges of reporting from outside Moscow. He shares insights and emphasizes the resilience of journalists in exile.