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Parliamentary Breakfast on Exiled Media and Transnational Repressions

Berlin, 10 September 2026. “Exile Media for Democracy: Voices from Germany, Impact Around the World”. Parliamentary Breakfast at the German Bundestag, initiated by jinn and taz Panter Foundation in collaboration with Nancy Faeser (SPD) and Adis Ahmetović (SPD). Members of the Bundestag, federal ministries and exiled journalists discuss protection against transnational repression, resilience of independent media in exile and agree on closer cooperation against TNR, the continuation of support programmes, and political pressure on the major technology platforms.

Meet jinn at the Exile Media Forum in Hamburg

On October 13, jinn will be at the Exile Media Forum in Hamburg with a Deep Dive workshop on monetization and revenue-models, led by Kirill Artemenko from Paper Media.

26 August 2026

Registration: Trainings for journalists from Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia

The programme is open to early-career journalists, whether in-country or in exile, as well as media professionals from other Eastern Partnership countries working with displaced newsrooms.

11 August 2026

Call for Applications: Fellowships & Internships

Freelance journalists are invited to apply for funded fellowships and internships, developing investigative reporting projects with mentorship and editorial support from leading independent exile media organizations from Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia.

15 May 2026

Meet jinn at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia

jinn is hosting a networking lunch at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia on April 18, 2026, to present programs, announce a new fellowship, and strengthen collaboration among exile media networks.

05 March 2026

Talk and Meet-up: Myanmar

Join us on 11 March in Berlin for "Reporting Under Fire: Myanmar's Media Between Underground and Exile." Mizzima editor-in-chief Soe Myint will discuss running Myanmar's leading independent newsroom from exile following the 2021 coup, examining cross-border journalism under surveillance and financial sustainability beyond international funding.

26 February 2026

Transforming Our Work

Jinn evolves from a rapid-response initiative supporting at-risk journalists after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Today, it runs the Exile Media Hub Berlin, conducts research on journalism's funding crisis, and facilitates projects countering disinformation.

01 February 2026

What’s New at jinn: Transformation, Survey Research, and Programme Updates

Independent and exiled media face deepening funding, legal, and security challenges. Our latest newsletter reflects on these shifts, highlights collaborative impact, introduces our survey research, and shares updates on jinn’s transformation, new programmes, and priorities for 2026.

15 January 2026

From Cuts to Innovation: a Survey on Monetisation Practices of Exiled Newsrooms

Our new survey is examining how exiled media outlets are adapting their business models and monetization strategies amid recent funding challenges. Founders and managers of displaced newsrooms are invited to share their experiences.

08 January 2026

Building Cross-Border Networks Against Repression

A three-day seminar brought together journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, and Russia to discuss collaborative projects, cross-border investigations, and the challenges facing independent media. Despite obstacles like cyberattacks and funding shortages, participants identified strong potential for joint work.

30 November 2025

Countering Foreign Disinformation in Political Campaigns

Experts discuss how Russian information manipulation targeted Moldova's recent elections—and what Armenia and Ukraine can learn ahead of upcoming votes.

26 November 2025

Can Independent Media Tackle Russian Disinformation During Elections? Insights from Moldova and Armenia

Drawing on Moldova's recent elections and Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections in 2026, we will explore Russian interference and strategies for countering disinformation.

10 November 2025

jinn Joins Free Media Hub EAST Consortium

jinn joins the €2 million EU-funded Free Media Hub EAST consortium to support independent Belarusian and Russian media in exile through grants, training, and other assistance while developing cross-border collaborations to counter disinformation.

10 October 2025

Exilmedien: Offener Brief an die Bundesregierung

Dringender Appel exilierter Journalist:innen an die Bundesregierung zum Schutz unabhängiger Medien

01 October 2025

Coalition Must Strengthen Independent Media Worldwide

German media organisations are urging their incoming government to boost support for exiled media and independent newsrooms amid global press freedom challenges. The appeal to coalition negotiators was signed by ECPMF, n-ost, Reporters Without Borders, and JINN.

28 March 2025

Global Sources, Joint Forces: Data-Driven,
Cross-Border Investigative Journalism

Training programme by jinn and the Collaborative and Investigative Journalism Initiative (CIJI) featuring webinars by investigative and data journalists from Süddeutsche Zeitung, IStories, and Correctiv.

27 March 2025

Kremlin Designated jinn as “Undesirable”

We have taken this status into account by ceasing cooperation with individuals who may be at risk and by adjusting our security policies. Being labelled “undesirable” by an authoritarian regime compels us to enhance security and strengthens our commitment to our mission.

29 January 2025

Call for Applications: Fellowships and Micro-grants

Structural support and resources for independent journalists from Russia’s regions and media in exile.

28 August 2024

Call for Applications: Novaya Investigative Lab

Training and fellowship programme for young journalists, consisting of four modules, offering both financial support and internships with leading news outlets and investigative media in Armenia, Moldova, Germany, and within Russian exiled media.

26 June 2024

Call for Applications: Exile Media Hub Berlin

Coworking space, studio, training and consulting for media from Belarus and Russia in Berlin opens its doors.

27 July 2023

Call for applications: Fellowships and Mentorship Support for Russian Journalists

Support programme series for independent Russian media and journalistic projects, advancing their skillsets on fundraising, risk management, and audience engagement in times of censorship.

01 March 2023

Connecting the Dots: Call for Applications for Belarussian and Russian Journalists

Funding programme to establish and expand cross-border cooperation between media workers, investigative journalists, and data professionals from Belarus and Russia, and their German counterparts.

01 December 2022

jinn Conference at Berlin City Hall

Journalists in Need conference was held at Berlin City Hall (Rotes Rathaus) on 11–12 May 2022.

15 May 2022