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01 October 2025

Urgent Call for Protection and Support

Open Letter by Exiled Journalists Appeals to German Government to Safeguard Independent Media

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28 March 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.

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27 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.

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29 January 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.

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28 August 2024

Call for Applications: Fellowships and Micro-grants

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

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26 June 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.

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27 July 2023

Call for Applications: Exile Media Hub Berlin

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

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01 March 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.

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01 December 2022

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.

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15 May 2022

JINN Conference at Berlin City Hall

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

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