The moment I truly grasped the concept of democracy was during a training session where young individuals from different cities across Turkey gathered for a shared purpose. I found this training to be quite democratic, as it brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds, all united in the common goal of learning the art of facilitating […]

As journalists, we can work more efficiently by reflecting on our daily tasks. Self-reflection can be a valuable tool for integrating learned lessons into our professional identity. Let’s explore the learning environment that self-reflection can offer journalists. Self-reflection enables us to analyze our impressions arising from the daily events we encounter. According to Damla Şevval […]

While journalism aims to present the facts and inform society, it would be misleading to think that journalists are completely free from personal biases. As journalists, we usually report on the subjects that we feel passionate about. When reporting on the topics that excite, sadden, or anger us, we may unintentionally reflect our own biases. […]

There has been a significant increase in the number of laws aimed at preventing disinformation proposed or implemented in different countries since 2015. The increase in the use of social media platforms for news and information, the platforms’ algorithms spreading false information, anonymity overtaking accountability, and internet-specific propaganda methods such as bots and trolls illustrate […]

Why and how we left Russia My wife and I started freelancing back in 2017, when the last independent media outlet in the Perm region ceased to be independent. We went into complete obscurity, not really understanding how we would get by. Being a freelance journalist with three children in Russia is tantamount to financial […]